Microsoft's modified proposal to win regulatory approval for its plan to buy Activision Blizzard was provisionally accepted by the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority.  ( 18 min )

Retirement planning is tricky, especially if you don't have a 401(k). Good news: There are plenty of other ways to save, including through a Roth IRA or a brokerage account.  ( 25 min )

U.K. regulators gave preliminary approval of Microsoft’s $75 billion proposed acquisition of Activision and the United Auto Workers is threatening to expand its strike against the “Big Three” automakers if a deal isn’t reached. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 19 min )

Not all doctors accept Medicare for the patients they see. Here are five options to consider if you find out your doctor doesn’t take it.  ( 26 min )

There are four Medicare parts: A, B, C, and D. Learn what each Medicare part covers—including hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage.  ( 27 min )

Don’t pay for a plan that won’t cover your pearly whites when you need it to.  ( 23 min )

Pink slip is a vernacular term that refers to a notice of dismissal given to an employee.  ( 22 min )

The Medicare hold harmless provision keeps Social Security benefits from decreasing year over year as a result of higher Medicare Part B premiums.  ( 24 min )

Tariffs are used and levied by domestic governments to protect domestic industries.  ( 21 min )

De James Webb-telescoop heeft op de Jupitermaan Europa koolstof gevonden. Dat is een belangrijk element dat leven mogelijk maakt. Maar hoe kan de ruimtekijker op zo'n grote afstand zien welke stoffen op andere planeten en manen aanwezig zijn?  ( 3 min )

ING en ABN AMRO zijn vrijdag onderuitgegaan op de Amsterdamse beurs. Dat gebeurde nadat de Tweede Kamer het voorstel om de bankenbelasting te verhogen had goedgekeurd. De opbrengst van die belasting wordt gebruikt om huishoudens met lagere inkomens te steunen.  ( 5 min )

Inwoners van Wijk aan Zee leven gemiddeld 2,5 maand korter door de huidige uitstoot van Tata Steel, blijkt vrijdag uit nieuw onderzoek. Daarin legt het RIVM een direct verband tussen de uitstoot van de staalfabriek in IJmuiden en de gezondheid van omwonenden.  ( 8 min )

ING en ABN AMRO zijn vrijdag onderuitgegaan op de Amsterdamse beurs. Dat gebeurde nadat de Tweede Kamer het voorstel om de bankenbelasting te verhogen had goedgekeurd. De opbrengst van die belasting wordt gebruikt om huishoudens met lagere inkomens te steunen.  ( 4 min )

Inwoners van Wijk aan Zee leven gemiddeld 2,5 maand korter door de huidige uitstoot van Tata Steel, blijkt vrijdag uit nieuw onderzoek. Daarin legt het RIVM een direct verband tussen de uitstoot van de staalfabriek in IJmuiden en de gezondheid van omwonenden.  ( 8 min )

De proef waarbij huurders extra geld kunnen lenen om voor dezelfde maandlasten over te stappen naar een koophuis is beëindigd. Door de stijgende hypotheekrente is het voor veel duurhuurders helemaal niet meer voordeliger om de overstap te maken, ook niet met een beetje hulp.  ( 5 min )

De soap rond de miljardenboete die de Europese Unie in 2009 aan Intel oplegde voor concurrentievervalsing is nog niet voorbij. Die boete werd in 2022 nietig verklaard, maar de EU legt Intel nu een boete van 376 miljoen euro op.  ( 4 min )

Het zijn goede tijden voor wie een huis wil kopen in Duitsland. Bij de oosterburen zijn de prijzen in een jaar tijd met 9,9 procent gezakt. Het is de grootste daling sinds het begin van de metingen in 2000.  ( 3 min )

De rechtbank in Amsterdam heeft BCC failliet verklaard. Vorige week werd al duidelijk dat het slecht ging met het bedrijf en donderdag werd bekend dat de elektronicaketen faillissement heeft aangevraagd.  ( 3 min )

Door een stijging van de lonen en uitkeringen konden we afgelopen kwartaal 1,4 procent meer uitgeven dan een jaar eerder. Dat meldt statistiekbureau CBS, die daarbij rekening houdt met de inflatie.  ( 3 min )

Minder studenten hebben dit jaar een lening aangevraagd om te kunnen studeren. De studenten die dat wél doen, lenen veel minder.  ( 4 min )

De Nederlandse economie kromp vorig kwartaal met 0,2 procent. Dat is iets minder dan de 0,3 procent die statistiekbureau CBS eerder naar buiten bracht. Dit kwam vooral doordat er meer internationale handel was dan eerder becijferd.  ( 3 min )

Onderzoekers zijn enthousiast over een vondst op de maan Europa, een van de manen van Jupiter. De James Webb-telescoop vond daar koolstof, een belangrijke voorwaarde voor leven, schrijft de Europese ruimtevaartorganisatie ESA.  ( 3 min )

Door een stijging van de lonen en uitkeringen konden we afgelopen kwartaal 1,4 procent meer uitgeven dan een jaar eerder. Dat meldt statistiekbureau CBS, die daarbij rekening houdt met de inflatie.  ( 3 min )

Minder studenten hebben dit jaar een lening aangevraagd om te kunnen studeren. De studenten die dat wél doen, lenen veel minder.  ( 4 min )

De Nederlandse economie kromp vorig kwartaal met 0,2 procent. Dat is iets minder dan de 0,3 procent die statistiekbureau CBS eerder naar buiten bracht. Dit kwam vooral doordat er meer internationale handel was dan eerder becijferd.  ( 3 min )

Overall, this year has seen a solid turnaround from last year’s losses. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ are both showing year-to-date gains, of 16% and 27% respectively. That holds, even as the last few weeks have been disappointing; the S&P is down ~4% this month, and the NASDAQ is down 6%. One thing is clear: tech stocks powered the year’s gains, riding high on the surge of interest in artificial intelligence tech, AI, which burst into prominence with ChatGPT’s release last November. AI has transfo  ( 36 min )

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Citi analyst Ronald Josey has opened a '90-day Positive Catalyst Watch' on the social-media company's shares.  ( 22 min )

Canadian steel maker Stelco is considering a bid for United States Steel, Bloomberg News reported. That's odd.  ( 21 min )

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The Vietnamese electric vehicle start-up reported a second-quarter net loss of about $514 million from sales of about $307 million.  ( 22 min )

↗️ Microsoft (MSFT), Activision Blizzard (ATVI): A modified deal by the software giant to buy the videogame publisher was [cleared by the U.K.'s antitrust authority](https://www.wsj.com/tech/mic  ( 23 min )

European Union antitrust enforcers slapped Intel on Friday with a fresh $400 million fine in a long-running legal fight that the chipmaker appeared to have won last year. The European Commission imposed the 376.4 million-euro fine after a court threw out an original 1.06 billion-euro penalty issued in 2009 over allegations that the Santa Clara, California-based company used illegal sales tactics to shut out smaller rival AMD. The commission, the 27-nation bloc's top antitrust watchdog, accused Intel of abusing its dominant position in the global market for x86 microprocessors with a strategy to exclude rivals by using rebates and sales restrictions.  ( 32 min )

The Federal Reserve's forecast of elevated rates in years to come could place more pressure on banks to rely on expensive brokered deposits known as 'hot money.'  ( 35 min )

Investors are left in a tough situation after an illuminating press conference where Fed Chair Jerome Powell poured cold water on optimists.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Luksic family, South America’s wealthiest with a combined fortune of about $25 billion, is reaping the benefits of a bet on global shipping and port logistics more than a decade after it first entered the industry.Most Read from BloombergEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on CoalIndia Suspends Visas, Canada Pulls Diplomats Amid TensionsChina’s Ultra-Rich Gen Zs Flock Home as Global Tensions RiseMcCarthy Ambushed as Republican Hardliners Change Course on S  ( 34 min )

The United Auto Workers union has threatened to expand its strike against the Big Three automakers on Friday, Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is closer to being cleared, and Scholastic falls sharply after a wider-than-expected loss.  ( 22 min )

History suggests that the central bank’s expected scenario isn’t likely to happen.  ( 27 min )

The U.K. regulator said a new restructured deal substantially addresses its concerns over cloud gaming.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cainiao Network Technology Co., the logistics arm of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., is planning to file for its Hong Kong initial public offering as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially making it among the first of the Chinese tech firm’s units to go public.Most Read from BloombergEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on CoalIndia Suspends Visas, Canada Pulls Diplomats Amid TensionsMcCarthy Ambushed as Republican Hardliners C  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese stocks rallied Thursday, running against the grain of declines across the region, while the 10-year Treasury yield touched the highest level in 16 years in a sign investors expect higher US interest rates to endure.Most Read from BloombergEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on CoalIndia Suspends Visas, Canada Pulls Diplomats Amid TensionsMcCarthy Ambushed as Republican Hardliners Change Course on Spending PlanWall Street Trading Roiled by ‘Post-Fed Han  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors are dumping equities at the fastest pace since December as the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates raises the risk of a recession, Bank of America Corp. strategists say.Most Read from BloombergEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on CoalIndia Suspends Visas, Canada Pulls Diplomats Amid TensionsMcCarthy Ambushed as Republican Hardliners Change Course on Spending PlanChina’s Ultra-Rich Gen Zs Flock Home as Global Tensions RiseWall Street Tradin  ( 33 min )

Historically, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has peaked around the Federal Reserve's last hike of the cycle. That's coming soon.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bill Ackman remains short bonds and expects long-term rates to rise further amid increasing government debt, higher energy prices and the cost of shifting to green power.Most Read from BloombergEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on CoalIndia Suspends Visas, Canada Pulls Diplomats Amid TensionsMcCarthy Ambushed as Republican Hardliners Change Course on Spending PlanWall Street Trading Roiled by ‘Post-Fed Hangover’: Markets Wrap‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs S  ( 31 min )

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The collapse in demand for commercial office space spawned by the pandemic-related rise in "work from home" led real estate investor W.P. Carey to exit the business entirely.  ( 1 min )

Microsoft has announced that its AI-driven "Copilot" tool is set to ship to users in the next two weeks for $30 per month.  ( 1 min )

CrowdStrike Holdings boosted its outlook for subscription gross margin and operating margin over the next three to five years as demand for protections against cyber attacks grows.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Raymond James Financial declined after the financial firm reported a drop in client assets under management in August, which it blamed on falling stock prices.  ( 1 min )

Broadcom shares dipped on news Google could move to in-house TPUs as early as 2027 as the scramble for AI market share intensifies.  ( 1 min )

Tesla and foreign automakers could gain from the Big Three’s losses amid the UAW strike, according to Wedbush analysts.  ( 1 min )

FedEx shares jumped after its earnings beat expectations on cost cutting efforts and KB Home moved lower after it reported declining revenue despite beating earnings estimates. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities sank at midday on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 after the Fed suggested interest rates would likely remain higher for longer and weekly unemployment claims dropped.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities tumbled, with the S&P 500 falling 1.6% on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 amid concerns about rising interest rates following the Fed's comments Wednesday indicating that interest rates could stay higher for longer.  ( 1 min )

Explore gold mine grading, what defines a high-grade gold mine, and where the highest-graded mines in the world are found.  ( 21 min )

A qualifying event allows you to change an existing health insurance policy, or sign up for a new one, outside of open enrollment periods.  ( 19 min )

Medicare tax is a federal employment tax that funds a portion of the Medicare insurance program.  ( 22 min )

Today's best CD rate is 5.80%, available from either The Federal Savings Bank for a 1-year term or Credit Human for a take-your-pick term between 12 and 17 months.  ( 19 min )

You can get a personal loan while you are still in your repayment period for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but it’s difficult. Learn how regulations vary between states,  ( 23 min )

You can use a personal loan to pay for a wedding or any wedding-related cost, before or after your wedding. Learn how personal loans work and what they can cover.  ( 22 min )

Personal loans are offered by a variety of lenders: banks, online lenders, and credit unions. A personal bank loan is simply a personal loan taken out with a bank.  ( 23 min )

There are many personal loan options available in Canada, including secured and unsecured loans that can be used for a variety of purposes. Learn how these loans works.  ( 22 min )

Personal loans are among the types of financial product veterans can get, although there are no personal loans specifically designed for disabled veterans.  ( 23 min )

Several factors can shrink your monthly Social Security benefits payment. Here are three of the most common.  ( 27 min )

When you turn 65, you have to decide whether or not to enroll in Medicare. This guide provides answers for people who are still employed.  ( 25 min )

It may look like an arcade game, but the “dot plot” and other charts released by the Federal Reserve hold clues to how much you’ll pay for a mortgage, and even how likely it is you’ll be laid off.  ( 20 min )

Speculators have amassed $600 billion in net short positions in U.S. Treasury futures, a leveraged trade that poses possible wider bond market risks if there's a government shutdown.  ( 19 min )

Sovereign defaults occur when a nation can't pay its debts and is technically bankrupt, and they're more common than you might think. Learn more about their impact.  ( 24 min )

The pandemic-era student loan forbearance is drawing to a close, but new debt relief programs promise to help more Americans save money and receive loan forgiveness faster. Find out what you need to know to get help repaying your federal direct loans.  ( 26 min )

If your job involves a lot of communications, math, or finance, it could be vulnerable to being disrupted by AI, if it hasn’t already.  ( 18 min )

Tesla and foreign automakers could gain from the Big Three’s losses amid the UAW strike, according to Wedbush analysts.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities tumbled, with the S&P 500 falling 1.6% on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 amid concerns about rising interest rates following the Fed's comments Wednesday indicating that interest rates could stay higher for longer.  ( 16 min )

The national debt is the total that a country owes to its creditors. This includes debt held by the public and intragovernmental debt in the United States.  ( 29 min )

The collapse in demand for commercial office space spawned by the pandemic-related rise in "work from home" led real estate investor W.P. Carey to exit the business entirely.  ( 17 min )

Microsoft has announced that its AI-driven "Copilot" tool is set to ship to users in the next two weeks for $30 per month.  ( 18 min )

Kondratiev Wave is a long-term economic cycle, believed to result from technological innovation, that produces a long period of economic prosperity.  ( 20 min )

Buying an engagement ring is a major step in a relationship. If you don’t have money saved up, you may want to get a personal loan to buy an engagement ring.  ( 22 min )

When a government spends more than it brings in as tax revenue, it often must issue debt in the form of government bonds to raise more. Learn how national debt works.  ( 25 min )

The reasons for a delay in getting your tax refund can range from incorrect information on your tax forms to a debt offset or even identity theft.  ( 25 min )

Shares of Raymond James Financial declined after the financial firm reported a drop in client assets under management in August, which it blamed on falling stock prices.  ( 17 min )

A co-signer can help you secure a loan, but eventually, it will be time to strike out on your own. Learn how to release a student loan co-signer from their obligation to your loan.  ( 22 min )

Evolutionary economics proposes that economic processes evolve and are determined both by individuals and society as a whole.  ( 19 min )

Learn more about section 501 of the IRS tax code and how it exempts qualified nonprofit organizations from federal taxes that meet specific rules.  ( 21 min )

An X-mark signature is made by a person who is unable to append a full signature to a document due to illiteracy or disability.  ( 19 min )

A direct consolidation loan is a type of direct loan that combines two or more federal education loans into a single loan.  ( 24 min )

Look before you leap into the ranks of employees who work from home. There are pros and cons you need to consider before taking the plunge.  ( 24 min )

Broadcom shares dipped on news Google could move to in-house TPUs as early as 2027 as the scramble for AI market share intensifies.  ( 17 min )

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers utility bill assistance for low-income people. Learn how LIHEAP works and who benefits.  ( 22 min )

The U.S. debt grows every year. How does national debt affect you?  ( 25 min )

The White House and Supreme Court have taken opposing positions on student loan forbearance. Learn what's in store for student borrowers with the SAVE plan.  ( 24 min )

U.S. equities sank at midday on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 after the Fed suggested interest rates would likely remain higher for longer and weekly unemployment claims dropped.  ( 16 min )

For a second day in a row, 30-year mortgage rates have fallen, dropping the average further below the 22-year historic high reached earlier this month.  ( 19 min )

The Bank Panic of 1907 was a set of bank runs and bankruptcies that led industry leaders to draft the first version of the Federal Reserve System.  ( 27 min )

The U.K. bank rate is currently at its highest since 2007, and any hike will especially hurt homeowners because British mortgages typically only have fixed rates for five years, as opposed to the 30 years common in the U.S.  ( 18 min )

The CME FedWatch Tool provides the probabilities for Fed rate changes. The tool is based on prices for fed funds futures.  ( 23 min )

A student loan consolidation can save you money on your student loans, but there are some pros and cons to consider.  ( 25 min )

CrowdStrike Holdings boosted its outlook for subscription gross margin and operating margin over the next three to five years as demand for protections against cyber attacks grows.  ( 17 min )

Our comparison of Costco vs. Sam’s Club reveals some similarities and surprising differences in pricing, products, services, membership fees, and savings.  ( 26 min )

FedEx shares jumped after reporting better-than-expected profit as it cut costs and gained customers from rivals.  ( 17 min )

Existing home sales dropped 0.7% in August to a seven-month low amid high prices and mortgage rates, and low inventory, a National Association of Realtors report showed.  ( 18 min )

Student debt refers to loans used to pay for college tuition and repaid after the student graduates or leaves school.  ( 24 min )

Learn about the various types of life insurance (term life, whole, universal variable, and final expense) and how to decide which is best for you.  ( 28 min )

Unlike term life insurance, whole life policies cover you for life and let you build savings in a cash value that you can tap for future needs.  ( 26 min )

Whole life insurance is permanent life insurance that pays a benefit upon the death of the insured and is characterized by level premiums and a savings component.  ( 30 min )

Compared with other options, does it ever make sense to include cash-value life insurance in your investment portfolio? A look at the pros and cons.  ( 30 min )

Nio launched a smartphone that can be used with its cars, as the Chinese EV maker struggles to boost revenue.  ( 17 min )

Cisco Systems will buy cybersecurity software company Splunk for $157 per share in cash, or approximately $28 billion in equity value, in a move that analysts see as an "aggressive strategic play in cybersecurity."  ( 17 min )

Rupert Murdoch is co-chairman of the Fox Corporation and the executive chairman of News Corp. He has announced plans to retire from those roles in November 2023.  ( 22 min )

OpenAI unveiled Dall-E 3, the latest iteration of its text-to-image AI tool that integrates with ChatGPT prompts, has better risk mitigation, and provides more elaborate images, as the competition to provide more sophisticated AI tools heats up.  ( 17 min )

A noncancellable insurance policy can't be canceled by an insurance company, nor can premiums be increased or benefits reduced while you pay premiums.  ( 21 min )

A subject offer is one that is intended to be informational in nature. It doesn't represent a firm commitment to sell but is subject to a counteroffer.  ( 21 min )

Working a second job can bring in more money, but the costs of that second job need to be considered.  ( 19 min )

FedEx shares jumped after its earnings beat expectations on cost cutting efforts and KB Home moved lower after it reported declining revenue despite beating earnings estimates. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

A nontariff barrier is a trade restriction–such as a quota, an embargo, or a sanction–that countries use to further their political and economic goals.  ( 26 min )

Stock compensation refers to the practice of rewarding employees with stock options that will vest, or become available for purchase, at a later date.  ( 20 min )

Medicare supplement insurance, also known as Medigap, is private insurance sold to complement original Medicare coverage.  ( 26 min )

A federal judge in Texas on Thursday rejected a bid by 25 states to block a Biden administration rule allowing employee retirement plans to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in investment decisions. U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, declined to block the rule, which took effect Jan. 30. The judge granted a petition by President Joe Biden's administration to dismiss the Republican-led states' lawsuit claiming the rule will jeopardize millions of Americans' retirement savings.  ( 31 min )

Energy investors don’t share the enthusiasm of hedge funds and speculators, which have become the most bullish in nearly two years as oil equities are lagging behind soaring crude prices.  ( 34 min )

Today's best CD rate is 5.80%, available from either The Federal Savings Bank for a 1-year term or Credit Human for a take-your-pick term between 12 and 17 months.  ( 21 min )

The U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions enforcer said a 3M subsidiary sold products to a German reseller knowing they were destined for an Iranian customer.  ( 26 min )

Several factors can shrink your monthly Social Security benefits payment. Here are three of the most common.  ( 27 min )

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Speculators have amassed $600 billion in net short positions in U.S. Treasury futures, a leveraged trade that poses possible wider bond market risks if there's a government shutdown.  ( 20 min )

Media magnate Rupert Murdoch on Monday announced that he would be stepping down as the leader of both Fox News' parent company and his News Corp media holdings — with his son, Lachlan, set to take his place. Through his decades-long career, Murdoch, 92, built an empire — beginning with his father's newspaper in Adelaide, Australia — and became a multibillionaire. In the U.S., his creation of Fox News has notably influenced American politics, making Murdoch a hero to some and pariah to others.  ( 38 min )

The Detroit automakers aren't the runaway profit machines striking workers claim them to be.  ( 35 min )

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Arm Holdings' stock on Thursday dipped for the first time below its initial public offering price, while short sellers appeared to be betting against the chip designer just a week after its Wall Street debut. Dropping for a fifth straight session, shares of SoftBank-controlled Arm closed down 1.4% at $52.16 after sinking as low as $49.85, well below the $51 price set in its IPO on Sept. 13. Shares of Klaviyo which debuted on Wall Street on Wednesday, finished up 2.9% at $33.72 versus the marketing automation firm's $30 IPO price.  ( 32 min )

Baby boomers' stocks and houses gained value for years due to low interest rates, and now they can earn 5% from Treasury bills, Larry McDonald said.  ( 32 min )

US stocks continued their retreat on Thursday as investors worried over the Fed's hawkish stance.  ( 45 min )

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A U.S. judge on Thursday restricted Sam Bankman-Fried's ability to call expert witnesses to testify at his criminal fraud trial, in a blow to the FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder. Bankman-Fried wanted to call seven experts on topics such as cryptocurrency markets and English contracts, to convince jurors to acquit him of stealing billions of dollars in FTX customer funds to plug losses at his Alameda Research hedge fund. But in a written order, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said three proposed witnesses cannot take the stand, because their testimony was irrelevant or could confuse the jury.  ( 31 min )

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CS Disco CEO, Kiwi Camara, has been ousted after allegedly groping a young female worker and shoving meat into her face.  ( 33 min )

Two long-delayed refineries outside the U.S. are set to ramp up production, pumping out about 1 million more barrels a day of fuel.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson used a sham purchase of a luxury penthouse apartment in Puerto Rico to improperly enrich himself by $10 million at the expense of his family trust, his wife claims in a suit accusing him of hiding billions of dollars in assets during their divorce.Most Read from BloombergIndia Suspends Visas, Canada Pulls Diplomats Amid TensionsEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on Coal‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs Startup After Newest Ga  ( 33 min )

Investors should watch the $260 level for the EV maker's share price. A close below that could mean additional declines.  ( 22 min )

The deal will immediately boost earnings—and it provides some new growth options for Splunk.  ( 22 min )

The Federal Reserve's expectations that the U.S. economy will continue to expand and necessitate additional interest rate hikes to combat inflation prompted HSBC to raise its year-end forecast for 10-year U.S. Treasury yields to 3.5% from 3%, strategists at the bank wrote in a note on Thursday. "At a time when the Fed remains hawkish with the support of recent GDP data, there is pressure for short-dated bond yields to remain elevated, and this affects the whole curve," wrote the firm's analysts, led by Steven Major, the global head of fixed income. The firm expects 10-year Treasury yields to end 2024 at 3%.  ( 32 min )

The current strike will likely reset the domestic bar on labor costs.  ( 22 min )

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US stocks were poised to continue their retreat on Thursday as investors worried over the Fed's hawkish stance.  ( 40 min )

Massive net-lease REIT W.P. Carey plans to exit the office space – and it may just create some opportunities in Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas.  ( 20 min )

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Shares of British chip designer Arm slipped below their IPO price of $51 in midday as the broader stock market also declined. It’s been one week since Arm’s stock market debut, when the stock soared 25%. Since then, t  ( 23 min )

Even by the standards of electric-vehicle startups, the $40 billion market value of Vietnamese electric-vehicle startup VinFast is wild. The good news for investors is that the stock is about to get easier to be  ( 24 min )

The $19 billion transaction was was approved at a unit holder meeting Thursday, despite some investor opposition to the deal.  ( 22 min )

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The latest leg lower in U.S. stock prices has put them in a danger zone that could trigger so-called "mechanical selling" pressure and accelerate a downside move, according to Nomura strategist Charlie McElligott. U.S. equities tumbled on Thursday, as surging Treasury yields pressured growth stocks a day after the Federal Reserve signaled another rate hike coming this year and stiffened its hawkish stance. On Wednesday, the S&P 500 dropped to 4,401.38, near a a four-week low, putting the index on the verge of setting off a deluge of "mechanical selling", or stock selling by options dealers and certain trend-following investors, including commodity trading advisors (CTAs), Nomura’s McElligott said.  ( 33 min )

The sale had come under scrutiny with one of the top holders in Magellan, Energy Income Partners LLC, saying in June that it would vote against the deal, due to a burdensome tax structure. Independent proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis & Co and ISS had recommended a vote in favor of the sale. Magellan, in its proxy, cautions that the merger is not conditioned on the compensation vote and that if the acquisition is approved, the executive compensation is payable.  ( 32 min )

Some of the shine is wearing off shares of Nvidia and other U.S. semiconductor companies after a stunning 2023 rally, as investors weigh steep valuations, rising Treasury yields and signs of industry unease. Chip stocks soared to start the year, with the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index rising over 50% through July. No stock symbolized the chip industry's success more than Nvidia, whose shares tripled in 2023 as the company's market value topped $1 trillion, driven by excitement over the central role of the company's products in artificial intelligence applications.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bond investors’ pain isn’t over yet, even though the Federal Reserve is done raising interest rates, said Bill Gross, the former chief investment officer of Pacific Investment Management Co.Most Read from BloombergIndia Suspends Visas, Canada Pulls Diplomats Amid TensionsEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on Coal‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs Startup After Newest Game FlopsPassalacqua in Italy’s Lake Como Is Named Best Hotel in the WorldIn an investment outl  ( 32 min )

Cisco is pulling the trigger on a huge deal. It's not worried about the Fed.  ( 33 min )

The S&P 500's monthslong drop turned into a nosedive in the past week. The index could tumble 7% to 4075.  ( 22 min )

Sales of previously owned homes declined 0.7% in August from the month prior to an annualized rate of 4.04 million.  ( 33 min )

Shares of Cisco Systems fell nearly 4% in early trading after the networking-equipment company announced a $28 billion deal to buy analytics-and-security software company Splunk. Splunk  ( 22 min )

Enphase Energy upgraded, Brighthouse downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 35 min )

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Net worth is the difference between your assets – what you own – and your liabilities – what you owe. This figure represents your financial health at a given point in time, providing a snapshot of your current financial position. But understanding the distinction between average net worth and median net worth is crucial when […] The post Average vs. Median Net Worth appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 34 min )

Drivers are starting to feel the pain at the pump again amid supply cuts from Saudi Arabia and Russia. But China, the world’s top crude importer, will have a say too.  ( 27 min )

Since coming on the scene, cryptocurrencies have fired the imaginations of online traders, currency speculators, and mathematicians alike. The leading digital currency, bitcoin, is currently priced at approximately $26,550 per coin, representing a ~60% increase year-to-date. And it looks like bitcoin will see a strong upward pressure on that price over the next year. The bitcoin algorithm has a built-in halving mechanism, whereby the reward given to miners for solving a blockchain link is cut in  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil erased an earlier decline after Russia said it would ban gasoline and diesel exports from Thursday. Most Read from BloombergIndia Suspends Visas, Canada Pulls Diplomats Amid TensionsEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on Coal‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs Startup After Newest Game FlopsPassalacqua in Italy’s Lake Como Is Named Best Hotel in the WorldBrent futures traded little changed above $93 after earlier falling as much as 1.4%. Diesel futures in Euro  ( 32 min )

Networking-equipment giant Cisco Systems has struck a $28 billion deal to buy analytics and security software company Splunk.  ( 27 min )

Seaport analyst Tom Curran upgraded shares of solar-tech firm Enphase to Buy from Neutral, and set a $185 price target—about 50% above the current market price.  ( 22 min )

Cisco is buying the cybersecurity firm Splunk in a $28 billion deal as it bolsters its defenses against potential security threats that may be heightened by the widening use of artificial intelligence. The Silicon Valley tech giant will pay $157 per Splunk Inc. share. “Our combined capabilities will drive the next generation of AI-enabled security and observability,” Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins said in a prepared statement.  ( 32 min )

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Cisco Systems will acquire the cybersecurity and data analytics company for $157 a share in cash.  ( 22 min )

Investors are always eager to hear that a stock in their portfolio has announced a dividend increase. For income investors, it means a monthly or quarterly raise. For investors who are also concerned with growth, such dividend hikes can portend an increase in future earnings. A dividend increase often indicates that the company's board of directors has faith that future earnings can cover the dividend hike comfortably. In addition, a dividend increase often makes the stock more attractive to inv  ( 34 min )

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Cisco Systems said on Thursday it would acquire cybersecurity company Splunk for about $28 billion. Cisco's offer price of $157 per share in cash, represents a premium of about 31% to Splunk's closing price on Wednesday. Upon the closing of the deal, Splunk CEO Gary Steele will join Cisco's executive leadership team reporting to Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins.  ( 31 min )

Google executives have had extensive discussions about dropping Broadcom as a supplier of artificial-intelligence chips as early as 2027, according to a report.  ( 22 min )

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US stocks were poised to continue their retreat on Thursday as investors worried over the Fed's hawkish stance.  ( 35 min )

US stocks were poised to continue their retreat on Thursday as investors worried over the Fed's hawkish stance.  ( 33 min )

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A major change coming in 2027 could boost the retirement savings of millions of lower- and middle-income Americans. The federal government will start matching 50% of retirement account contributions up to $2,000 per year through the new Saver’s Match program. This money injects funds directly into savers’ accounts rather than simply reducing tax bills. For […] The post The Federal Government Will Match Your Retirement Plan Savings By 50%. Here's Who Qualifies. appeared first on SmartReads by Sma  ( 33 min )

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Rate-sensitive stocks including Apple, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Nvidia fell between 0.5% and 1.5% in premarket trading as the two-year and 10-year Treasury yields scaled multi-year highs. The U.S. central bank delivered a widely anticipated pause on Wednesday and revised economic projections higher with warnings that the battle against inflation was far from over, prompting a weak session for Wall Street. The Fed's updated quarterly projections showed chances of the key rate being lifted one more time in 2023 to a peak range of 5.50%-5.75% and significantly tighter rates through 2024 than previously expected.  ( 33 min )

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NextEra Energy's $5.4 billion retirement plan for employees has suffered about half a billion dollars in losses this year as outsized bets on company stock soured, reflecting ongoing risks of corporate 401(k) policies that encourage concentrated positions in company shares. America’s largest renewable power company is among several U.S. energy and utility companies, including Exxon and Southern Company, that continue to promote big, concentrated bets on company stock in worker retirement plans. A Reuters analysis of retirement policies and stock performance data, along with interviews with retirement and finance experts, show a small but prominent corner of Corporate America still plays a risky game with company stock in employee benefit plans even after high-profile corporate implosions like the $63 billion Enron collapse.  ( 35 min )

FedEx reports better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter earnings, Klaviyo shares decline after the stock rises 9% in its trading debut, and KB Home posts an earnings beat and raises its fiscal-year revenue forecast.  ( 22 min )

The Fed kept rates steady on Wednesday but suggested a less friendly outlook for investors betting on the central bank starting to back off its efforts to bring inflation down.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Canada, home to the world’s third-largest crude deposits, is poised to reshuffle global oil flows next year.Most Read from Bloomberg‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs Startup After Newest Game FlopsCanada Pulls Diplomats, India Suspends Visas in Escalating FightPassalacqua in Italy’s Lake Como Is Named Best Hotel in the WorldEx-Goldman Bankers Make a Fortune With Controversial Bet on CoalVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingThe nearly completed expansi  ( 35 min )

Alphabet-owned Google's executives have discussed dropping Broadcom as a supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) chips as early as 2027, The Information reported on Thursday.  ( 31 min )

U.S. stock markets were set to retreat on Thursday, continuing the previous day’s fall as investors interpreted the Federal Reserve as putting out a hawkish message alongside its decision to hold rates steady. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down 80 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures droppe  ( 11 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia fell and the dollar strengthened Thursday after the Federal Reserve signaled interest rates will be higher for longer.Most Read from Bloomberg‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs Startup After Newest Game FlopsPassalacqua in Italy’s Lake Como Is Named Best Hotel in the WorldVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingFed Set to Pause Rate Hikes, But Don’t Count Out Another IncreaseStocks Fall as Yields Rise on Fed’s ‘Hawkish Skip’: Markets WrapBe  ( 34 min )

An ex-Alameda employee claims a trader at the firm punched in a wrong decimal which led to bitcoin's 87% drop on Binance.US in 2021.  ( 32 min )

Utilities have been staggered by rising bond yields and interest rates. Now we’re closer to the end of that regime than the beginning.  ( 22 min )

As China's stock market struggles to recover, regulators have started to probe some hedge funds and brokerages on quantitative trading strategies amid a growing outcry against a sector able to profit from share price falls and volatility, sources said. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has checked with several major brokers over the past weeks about short-selling activities and trading strategies of their quant clients - funds that trade rapidly using derivatives and data-driven computer models, two people with direct knowledge of the probe said. Separately, the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, under the CSRC's guidance, have sought information from major quant funds on their money-making strategies, another source said.  ( 32 min )

Four years after it was created, Truist Financial is finally dealing with the issues that have damaged it. The case for investing now.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- While Chinese tech companies have long harbored ambitions to move into the electric car industry, EV upstart Nio Inc. has gone the other way — on Thursday releasing its first mobile phone. Most Read from Bloomberg‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs Startup After Newest Game FlopsVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingFed Set to Pause Rate Hikes, But Don’t Count Out Another IncreaseNearly Half of All Young Adults Live With Mom and Dad — and They Like ItSto  ( 33 min )

Shares of companies that treat everything from Type 2 diabetes to sleep apnea have been sinking since new weight-loss medications skyrocketed.  ( 27 min )

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc launched its first mobile phone on Thursday, in hopes that better software and connectivity will boost the appeal of its EV cars amid a fierce price war in China. Chief Executive William Li, a big driver of the project, unveiled the Nio Phone in the commercial capital of Shanghai, highlighting features such as the ability to control multiple cars with one device, or to unlock a car even when switched off. Plans for the device had fuelled concern among some investors, however, as Nio doubled down on investment in self-developed technologies for key components such as chips and batteries, despite rising losses amid the pricing battle.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.’s major suppliers in Taiwan suffered another double-digit sales decline in August as weak consumer demand dragged down the wider electronics industry.Most Read from BloombergPassalacqua in Italy’s Lake Como Is Named Best Hotel in the WorldVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the Making‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs Startup After Newest Game FlopsFed Set to Pause Rate Hikes, But Don’t Count Out Another IncreaseStocks Fall as Yields Rise on Fed’s ‘H  ( 32 min )

Discover how Warren Buffett spends his multibillion-dollar fortune and amassed his $134 billion net worth, which grew by over $16 billion this year.  ( 37 min )

The onset of multiple rate hikes by the Federal Reserve in the early spring of 2022 has proven to be a difficult headwind for interest-sensitive assets such as real estate investment trusts (REITs) to overcome. Two reasons REITs struggle in rising interest rate environments are that borrowing money to fund acquisitions becomes more expensive, and Treasury bonds and CDs become lower-risk alternatives for investors seeking income. With the Federal Reserve scheduled to meet this week, you might not  ( 34 min )

Debt-free co-workers say they made sacrifices and smart choices, and they have little patience for sob stories.  ( 22 min )

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Here's what United Auto Workers members make, plus CEO compensation of the Detroit 3 execs.  ( 33 min )

De prijzen van koopwoningen zijn vorige maand opnieuw iets gestegen ten opzichte van de maand ervoor. Wel zijn de prijzen beduidend lager dan een jaar eerder.  ( 3 min )

Ambulancemedewerkers kunnen uitkijken naar een loonsverhoging van 15 procent over 24 maanden. Dat is de uitkomst van de onderhandelingen tussen vakbonden FNV Zorg & Welzijn, CNV Zorg & Welzijn en Ambulancezorg Nederland.  ( 3 min )

De Tweede Kamer wil de geplande verhoging van de brandstofaccijns met een jaar uitstellen. Daarmee wil de Kamer voorkomen dat automobilisten volgend jaar meer gaan betalen aan de pomp. Ook moet de energiebelasting met 200 miljoen euro omlaag.  ( 4 min )

De 'graanruzie' tussen Polen en Oekraïne escaleert. Behalve dat Polen geen Oekraïens graan toelaat in het land, kondigde de Poolse premier Mateusz Morawiecki donderdag aan geen wapens meer te leveren aan Oekraïne. Wat is er aan de hand?  ( 4 min )

De Tweede Kamer wil niet dat het openbaar vervoer volgend jaar duurder wordt. Vrijwel alle partijen roepen het demissionaire kabinet op de verwachte prijsstijgingen in het regionaal ov en bij de NS te voorkomen.  ( 4 min )

Het planetarium van Eise Eisinga in het Friese Franeker wordt druk bezocht sinds het dinsdag de UNESCO-werelderfgoedstatus heeft gekregen, zegt directeur Adrie Warmenhoven. Het aantal bezoekers is sindsdien verdubbeld.  ( 3 min )

Na een serie van veertien renteverhogingen in strijd tegen de hoge inflatie heeft de Bank of England besloten om de rente nu toch onveranderd te laten. Hiertoe besloot de Amerikaanse Federal Reserve woensdag ook al.  ( 4 min )

Tientallen supermarkten vinden dat ze in juni te weinig vergoeding hebben gekregen voor het inzamelen van statiegeldflessen en -blikjes. Ze willen daarom een aanvullende compensatie van Statiegeld Nederland. Dat bevestigt de organisatie na berichtgeving van de NOS.  ( 3 min )

Bewindvoerders van BCC hebben een faillissement aangevraagd, meldt RTL Nieuws. Vanwege oplopende kosten en bezuinigingen door klanten valt het doek nu voor de elektronicaketen.  ( 3 min )

Schiphol gaat met zijn zes bagageafhandelaars aan de slag om het werk in de bagagehallen lichter te maken. De partijen hebben een gezamenlijk plan ingediend bij de Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie.  ( 3 min )

Nederlandse vissers lijden ook in 2023 verlies. Dat komt vooral door de hoge brandstofprijzen. Die zijn weliswaar wat gedaald ten opzichte van de pieken in 2022, maar nog steeds te hoog om het vissen winstgevend te maken.  ( 4 min )

De Fremantle Highway, waarop eind juli brand uitbrak, verlaat donderdag de Eemshaven. Het vrachtschip, dat was volgeladen met auto's, wordt eerst naar Rotterdam versleept en zal bij scheepsbouwer Damen afmeren.  ( 4 min )

Automaker Volvo zal binnenkort geen dieselauto's meer produceren. Het bedrijf heeft aangekondigd dat begin 2024 de laatste auto die op diesel rijdt uit de fabriek rolt. In 2030 zal Volvo alleen nog maar elektrische auto's produceren.  ( 3 min )

Nederlandse vissers lijden ook in 2023 verliezen. Dit komt vooral door hoge brandstofprijzen. Die zijn weliswaar wat gedaald ten opzichte van pieken in 2022 maar nog te hoog om winstgevend uit te varen op zoek naar vissen en garnalen.  ( 4 min )

Schiphol gaat de komende tijd samen met de zes bagageafhandelaars aan de slag om het werk in de bagagehallen lichter te maken. De partijen hebben een gezamelijk plan ingediend bij de Nederlandse Arbeidsinspectie.  ( 3 min )

Polen, een van de belangrijkste bondgenoten van de Oekraïeners sinds de Russische invasie, stopt met het leveren van wapens aan Oekraïne. Het land richt zich alleen nog op de eigen verdediging, zei premier Mateusz Morawiecki woensdag.  ( 5 min )

Dat de energieprijzen vorig jaar zo hard zijn opgelopen, kunnen we zelfs volgend jaar nog merken. Dit komt doordat bedrijven vaak met flinke vertraging hun eigen hogere energiekosten verwerken in hun prijzen, zegt De Nederlandsche Bank.  ( 4 min )

De wachttijden voor operaties lopen op in Limburg. Dat komt door personeelstekorten in de operatiekamers.  ( 3 min )

Vorige maand zaten 364.000 mensen werkloos thuis. Dat is 3,6 procent van de beroepsbevolking. Daarmee blijft het aantal werkzoekenden zonder baan zeer klein. Het aantal werkloze jongeren is in de afgelopen maanden wel wat gestegen.  ( 3 min )

De kans dat KPN, Vodafone en Odido begin volgend jaar nieuwe 5G-frequenties kunnen gebruiken, is verkeken. De belangrijke 5G-veiling is opnieuw vertraagd. Telecomproviders balen van het uitstel; ze vrezen dat Nederland zijn status als land met de beste mobiele netwerken verliest.  ( 6 min )

Het aantal klachten over ongewenste intimiteiten, vernedering, racisme, uitbuiting en pesten op de werkvloer is bij 10 procent van de Nederlandse bedrijven en organisaties toegenomen. Dat meldt adviesbureau Berenschot na onderzoek.  ( 3 min )

Een groep Amerikaanse auteurs klaagt OpenAI, het bedrijf achter ChatGPT, aan. Zij zeggen dat het bedrijf onrechtmatig hun werk gebruikt om de AI-chatbot mee te trainen. Bekende schrijvers hebben zich bij deze groep gevoegd, zoals George R.R. Martin, de schrijver van de boeken van Game of Thrones.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal klachten over ongewenste intimiteiten, vernedering, racisme, uitbuiting en pesten op de werkvloer is bij 10 procent van de Nederlandse bedrijven en organisaties toegenomen. Dat meldt adviesbureau Berenschot na onderzoek.  ( 3 min )

De kans dat KPN, Vodafone en Odido begin volgend jaar nieuwe 5G-frequenties kunnen gebruiken, is verkeken. De belangrijke 5G-veiling is opnieuw vertraagd. Telecomproviders balen van het uitstel; ze vrezen dat Nederland zijn status als land met de beste mobiele netwerken verliest.  ( 5 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission tightened rules to enforce greater alignment between a fund's name and its portfolio, in a move that could impact 75% of investment funds in the U.S. managing trillions of dollars in assets.  ( 1 min )

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The S&P 500 lost almost 1%, while the Dow and Nasdaq also fell on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, after the Federal Reserve indicated it could raise interest rates again this year.  ( 1 min )

Battery electric vehicles (BEV) accounted for a record 21% of all new car registrations in the European Union (EU) in August, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said Wednesday.  ( 1 min )

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Ford and Canadian labor union Unifor agreed on a last-minute deal that averted strike action in Canada, while striking workers in the U.S. warned of further action.  ( 1 min )

Boeing on Wednesday raised its demand outlook for China, which could bode well for the country's e-commerce retailers including Alibaba, JD.com, and Pinduoduo.  ( 1 min )

Unions for workers at Apple's retail stores in France have called for a strike this weekend, just in time for the launch of the company's new iPhone 15.  ( 1 min )

Eli Lilly sued 10 medical spas, wellness centers, and compounding pharmacies across the U.S. for allegedly selling fraudulent products claiming to be its popular diabetes drug, Mounjaro.  ( 1 min )

Shares of Textron took off on Wednesday after the aircraft maker expanded its deal to sell planes to Berkshire Hathaway-owned private jet provider NetJets.  ( 1 min )

CDs are already paying 20-year record rates, offering as much as 5.80%. But will they climb higher still? Today's Fed announcement provides some clues.  ( 17 min )

Investopedia and NY1 are teaming up on a series of biweekly updates tracking the health of New York City’s economy, highlighting the best and worst-performing areas of New York's housing, tourism, leisure and hospitality metrics.  ( 18 min )

Today's best CD rate is 5.80%, available from either Credit Human for a take-your-pick term between 12-17 months, or from The Federal Savings Bank for a 12-month term.  ( 19 min )

The S&P 500 lost almost 1%, while the Dow and Nasdaq also fell on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, after the Federal Reserve indicated it could raise interest rates again this year.  ( 17 min )

The Department of Education has forgiven the federal student loans of University of Phoenix students who said they were misled by a 2012 ad campaign promising job opportunities.  ( 17 min )

Klaviyo shares rose just over 9% on their first day of trading after the marketing automation firm priced its shares above its marketed range at $30.  ( 18 min )

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (MCSI) is a monthly survey that gathers information on American consumer expectations regarding the overall economy.  ( 20 min )

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission tightened rules to enforce greater alignment between a fund's name and its portfolio, in a move that could impact 75% of investment funds in the U.S. managing trillions of dollars in assets.  ( 19 min )

A dragonfly doji is a candlestick pattern that signals a possible price reversal. The candle is composed of a long lower shadow and an open, high, and close price that equal each other.  ( 23 min )

The Monetary Union Index of Consumer Prices (MUICP) is an aggregate measure of consumer inflation for all countries located in the Eurozone.  ( 22 min )

Shares of Textron took off on Wednesday after the aircraft maker expanded its deal to sell planes to Berkshire Hathaway-owned private jet provider NetJets.  ( 17 min )

If you’re waiting for interest rates on mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and other kinds of credit to fall significantly, don’t hold your breath.  ( 18 min )

Most people (78%) support homebuilding as limited supply pushes home prices higher, but few have positive feelings about a new apartment complex in their neighborhood, according to a Redfin survey.  ( 18 min )

Before committing to a purchase, buyers need to visualize a property as their future home. Skilled home staging can help them do that.  ( 27 min )

While Amazon aims to bring on 250,000 seasonal employees, others employers aren’t raising hiring levels, and some haven’t even set targets yet. By one estimate, that could result in slowest holiday hiring since 2008.  ( 19 min )

Asset allocation is the process of deciding where to put money to work in the market. It addresses your goals, your risk tolerance, and your investment horizon.  ( 23 min )

Unions for workers at Apple's retail stores in France have called for a strike this weekend, just in time for the launch of the company's new iPhone 15.  ( 17 min )

Before you decide to retire, consider the pros and cons of quitting work at different ages to make sure you have the financial resources you'll need.  ( 26 min )

The Medicare Part B premium is a monthly fee parfticipants pay for subsidized insurance coverage of outpatient healthcare services.  ( 27 min )

The Federal Reserve has passed up a chance to throw more sand into the economy’s gears, declining to hike its benchmark interest rate for a 12th time in its year-and-a-half-long battle against inflation.  ( 19 min )

Battery electric vehicles (BEV) accounted for a record 21% of all new car registrations in the European Union (EU) in August, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) said Wednesday.  ( 19 min )

Boeing on Wednesday raised its demand outlook for China, which could bode well for the country's e-commerce retailers including Alibaba, JD.com, and Pinduoduo.  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities were mixed and bond yields fell at midday on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, ahead of the Fed's decision on interest rates.  ( 18 min )

Shares of General Mills were lower Wednesday after the breakfast food giant's profit fell as it lost market share, especially in North America.  ( 17 min )

Bank of America raised its outlook for the S&P 500 this year, in part because of anticipated benefits from artificial intelligence.  ( 16 min )

If you’re looking for a flexible way to earn more interest on your savings, Fidelity Investment’s Cash Management Account offers a modest APY and unique perks worth considering.  ( 22 min )

An exclusive listing is an agreement in which one real estate broker is authorized to act as the sole agent of the seller. Learn how exclusive listings work.  ( 27 min )

Eli Lilly sued 10 medical spas, wellness centers, and compounding pharmacies across the U.S. for allegedly selling fraudulent products claiming to be its popular diabetes drug, Mounjaro.  ( 18 min )

Mortgage rates continue to bob around, with the 30-year average moving lower and sitting in a range just below the 22-year high reached earlier this month.  ( 19 min )

CD rates have still been rising in several terms—setting a handful of new records. But rates are flat or fading in other terms. Is it a sign the CD rate party is winding down?  ( 18 min )

Ford and Canadian labor union Unifor agreed on a last-minute deal that averted strike action in Canada, while striking workers in the U.S. warned of further action.  ( 17 min )

Real property includes a parcel of land and everything permanently attached to the land, plus the rights inherent in ownership of the real estate.  ( 26 min )

Agribusiness is the business sector encompassing farming and farming-related commercial activities.  ( 23 min )

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates at current levels and Ford reaches a deal with the Canadian auto workers union to prevent a strike there. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Find out about the top 10 wealthiest families in the world and how they made their fortunes.  ( 25 min )

The Cox-Ingersoll-Ross model is a mathematical formula used to model interest rate movements and is driven by a sole source of market risk.  ( 23 min )

CDs are already paying 20-year record rates, offering as much as 5.80%. But will they climb higher still? Today's Fed announcement provides some clues.  ( 19 min )

Brent crude could hit $120 a barrel, marking a 60% jump over the second half of 2023, JPMorgan warned.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Instacart, the US grocery-delivery giant that soared by as much as 43% in its trading debut Tuesday, has now wiped out virtually all of those gains as investors question its growth prospects.Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingFed Set to Pause Rate Hikes, But Don’t Count Out Another IncreaseTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaStocks Fall as Yields Rise on Fed’s ‘Hawkish Skip’: Markets WrapDollar Rally  ( 32 min )

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A legal team that forced Tesla's directors to agree in July to return more than $700 million in compensation to the automaker for allegedly overpaying themselves are now seeking a huge payday of their own. The lawyers want a judge to approve $229 million in fees, or $10,690 an hour, according to a Sept. 8 filing in Delaware's Court of Chancery. The sum would be distributed among lawyers from four firms that spent several years building a case against the compensation paid to Tesla's directors from 2017 to 2020.  ( 33 min )

Klaviyo shares rose just over 9% on their first day of trading after the marketing automation firm priced its shares above its marketed range at $30.  ( 18 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The seemingly low-stakes world of text and email customer messaging revealed some big fortunes Wednesday, as marketing technology firm Klaviyo Inc. began trading in New York. Most Read from Bloomberg‘Dead Space’ Co-Creator Departs Startup After Newest Game FlopsPassalacqua in Italy’s Lake Como Is Named Best Hotel in the WorldVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingNearly Half of All Young Adults Live With Mom and Dad — and They Like ItFed Set to Pause  ( 32 min )

FedEx raised the lower end of its full-year adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday as it benefited from problems experienced by rivals UPS and Yellow. FedEx's shares rose 4% to $261.38 after the bell. The company, which has been slashing costs to protect profits, has also benefited as some worried UPS customers shifted packages to the FedEx network ahead of the Aug. 1 expiration of that rivals' contract covering about 340,000 United Brotherhood of Teamsters-represented workers.  ( 32 min )

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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP has been sued in the U.S. by a former senior director who claims the drugmaker refused to pay her nearly $130,000 in promised bonuses and stock options because she worked from home full-time. Elmarie Bodes, who was AstraZeneca's senior director of business transformation until January, said in the lawsuit filed in South Carolina state court on Tuesday that she was owed a $124,000 performance bonus and $65,000 in stock options. Instead, AstraZeneca earlier this year cut her payout in half and refused to grant any stock options because she did not come into the office at least three days per week, according to the lawsuit.  ( 32 min )

Stocks were mixed Wednesday as Wall Street digested the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady as expected.  ( 43 min )

Investors would do better taking an equal-weighted approach to buying the S&P 500, a Bank of America strategist says.  ( 22 min )

Stocks were mixed Wednesday as Wall Street digested the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady as expected.  ( 45 min )

The company has been under pressure for months to consider splitting its business in two.  ( 22 min )

Here's how the Fed's pause on raising interest rates would affect savings products, various types of loans and credit cards.  ( 34 min )

Following a lawsuit against FTX Trading founder Sam Bankman-Fried's parents alleging that Stanford University received millions of dollars in donations from the now-collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, the school says it will return the funds of all gifts collected from FTX and related companies. Lawyers for FTX on Monday accused Allan Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried of exploiting their influence over their son to siphon millions from the company, while spending lavishly on a luxury home as well as funneling contributions to “pet causes” — and Stanford University.  ( 32 min )

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The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but stiffened its hawkish stance, with a further rate increase projected by the end of the year and monetary policy kept significantly tighter through 2024 than previously expected. As they did in June, Fed policymakers at the median still see the central bank's benchmark overnight interest rate peaking this year in the 5.50%-5.75% range, just a quarter of a percentage point above the current range. But from there the Fed's updated quarterly projections show rates falling only half a percentage point in 2024 compared to the full percentage point of cuts anticipated at the meeting in June.  ( 33 min )

Stocks were mixed Wednesday as Wall Street digested the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady as expected.  ( 42 min )

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Before you decide to retire, consider the pros and cons of quitting work at different ages to make sure you have the financial resources you'll need.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- More colleges and universities in the US are headed for closures or mergers, with enrollment declining across higher-education institutions, according to Fitch Ratings Inc.Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingFed Set to Pause Rate Hikes, But Don’t Count Out Another IncreaseTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaDollar Rally Is Crushing One of the Most Popular Trades of 2023A handful have already shuttered  ( 31 min )

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left the target range for its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a 22-year high.  ( 32 min )

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The family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions is suing the technology giant for negligence, claiming it had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system. Philip Paxson, a medical device salesman and father of two, drowned Sept. 30, 2022, after his Jeep Gladiator plunged into Snow Creek in Hickory, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court. Paxson was driving home from his daughter’s ninth birthday party through an unfamiliar neighborhood when Google Maps allegedly directed him to cross a bridge that had collapsed nine years prior and was never repaired.  ( 33 min )

Shares of semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) fell by 4.5% on Wednesday, following disquieting remarks made by the company's CFO, David Zinser, at the Innovation Conference held on Tuesday. Zinser indicated that Intel is more than a year away from reaching a break-even point in operating cash flow, a statement that came as a surprise given the company's ongoing efforts to revitalize its chip business.  ( 32 min )

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Wall Street stocks set up for a higher open as investors focus on what the Fed plans for the future.  ( 40 min )

Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, have jumped over the past month to a recent $93 per barrel.  ( 22 min )

When it comes to remote work (and whether it’s actually as productive as being in the office), the problem boils down to differences in perspective.  ( 35 min )

The Fed is meeting today to decide whether to again raise rates as it battle inflation. Here's what it means for interest rates and mortgages.  ( 32 min )

Warren Buffett had some advice for American Express CEO Steve Squeri at the start of the pandemic.  ( 34 min )

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CD rates have still been rising in several terms—setting a handful of new records. But rates are flat or fading in other terms. Is it a sign the CD rate party is winding down?  ( 18 min )

D.A. Davidson analyst Tom Forte and Citi analyst Ronald Josey raised their ratings on the social-media company to Buy from Neutral.  ( 22 min )

Wall Street stocks set up for a higher open as investors focus on what the Fed plans for the future.  ( 35 min )

Dividend stocks are the multi-purpose tool of the markets. They offer investors a two-pronged path towards profitable returns, including a measure of defense against tough market conditions along with a steady source of passive income. It’s an attractive combination. The best dividend stocks will give an inflation-beating income based on the dividend alone, backing it up with a long-term history of reliable payments. It’s a win-win situation for investors: when the stock goes up, you’ll make mon  ( 35 min )

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Intel has delivered a series of artificial-intelligence chip announcements, but one disclosure from its technology conference was poorly received by Wall Street analysts.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russian diamond miner Alrosa PJSC paused sales for two months, citing weak market conditions.Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaF-35 Debris Found After a $100 Million Fighter Jet Went MissingIndia, Canada Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Murder AllegationsThe miner is temporarily halting the allocation of rough diamonds in September and October, Alrosa said in a memo to  ( 32 min )

Director Harry L. You just bought $860,000 of Broadcom stock. It was the second large stock purchase by an insider at the chip maker this year.  ( 22 min )

Here's how the Fed's expected pause on raising interest rates would affect savings products, various types of loans and credit cards.  ( 34 min )

Instacart’s IPO could provide a win-win for the grocery delivery service and its employees, thanks to a unique stock option provision.  ( 32 min )

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Instacart shares stumble a day after their solid trading debut, Ford reaches a tentative deal with its Canadian autoworkers, and Pinterest shares are upgraded after a solid forecast from the social-media company.  ( 22 min )

RBC Capital Markets initiated coverage of the company with a Buy rating and a price target implying the stock could rise close to 30%.  ( 22 min )

Why are gas prices so expensive? When will gas get cheaper? Where can you get the cheapest gas? Here's what you need to know.  ( 34 min )

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The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady on Wednesday while releasing new economic forecasts that could offer clues about future actions from the central bank.  ( 32 min )

Proposed legislation making its way through Congress could limit the types of investments employer-sponsored retirement plans can offer. Republicans in the House of Representatives submitted four bills that would reverse a rule permitting retirement plan fiduciaries from including environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations when selecting investments for plan participants. Do you have questions about […] The post Legislation Aims to Ban This From Your Retirement Plan appeared first  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A former Wall Street trader who became the head of a major crypto company has been caught up in allegations about drug use and his relationship with a 19-year-old intern at a Bitcoin conference last year as part of a lawsuit filed by a former colleague. Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaF-35 Debris Found After a $100 Million Fighter Jet Went MissingDollar Rally Is  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- For active managers, the math is stark. Out of thousands of mutual funds, literally only one beat the Nasdaq 100 over the last five, 10 and 15 years. It did so by boiling down stock picks to about two dozen companies and riding almost all of them to gains.Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaF-35 Debris Found After a $100 Million Fighter Jet Went MissingDollar Rally I  ( 33 min )

Strategists say rising oil prices, an uncertain path forward for the Federal Reserve and a looming government shutdown could drive stock market choppiness.  ( 33 min )

Factory workers want more pay and less hours, but that’s at odds with how U.S. manufacturers of cars, aircraft and semiconductors have lost ground.  ( 27 min )

Generative AI burst onto the scene last November, and fueled a boom in tech stocks – a boom that effectively ended last year’s bear and sparked off this year’s market rally. But some headwinds are starting to pile up, and some market bigwigs are predicting a crash on the horizon. Ken Griffin, the billionaire investor and founder of Citadel, is downbeat on the near term, saying, “I’d like to believe that this rally has legs, [but] I’m a bit anxious we’re in the seventh or eighth inning of this ra  ( 36 min )

The S&P 500 is up 15.7% so far this year, largely driven by a rally in a handful of mega-cap growth stocks such as Nvidia and Meta that have ridden the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. While the rally has been moderating, BofA remains in "neutral" to "positive" territory on U.S. stocks, with a bias towards equal-weighted stocks, strategists led by Savita Subramanian said. An equal-weight index assigns uniform weights to each constituent, unlike a market capitalization-based index, like the S&P 500, where bigger companies tend to have an outsized influence.  ( 32 min )

Lennar, a homebuilder ranked No. 119 on the Fortune 500, is presently promoting a "fixed [mortgage] rate of 4.25%" in Colorado.  ( 33 min )

Both payment companies have been struggling in a post-Covid world.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A top-performing equity fund with years-long investments in the insulin makers behind the recent weight-loss stock frenzy is betting the rally has further to run.Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaF-35 Debris Found After a $100 Million Fighter Jet Went MissingIndia, Canada Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Murder AllegationsNovo Nordisk A/S and Eli Lilly & Co. are among t  ( 33 min )

Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) was raised to Buy/High Risk from Neutral at Citi on Wednesday with a $36.00 price target, up from the prior $31.00.  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- It’s touted by some as possibly the world’s biggest-ever deep-water oil find. Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingF-35 Debris Found After a $100 Million Fighter Jet Went MissingTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaIndia, Canada Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Murder AllegationsThe discovery off the shores of Namibia last year by TotalEnergies SE and Shell Plc of an estimated 11 billion barrels of crude has  ( 36 min )

Shares of HDFC Bank fell 3% on Wednesday after the country's top private lender said its completed merger with HDFC Ltd would affect some key financial ratios. The bank expects pressure on its net interest margins (NIM) and a rise in non-performing assets (NPA), according to analyst reports following an analyst meet earlier this week.  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equity-linked debt issuance by Asian firms is set for its busiest quarter since March 2022, with a $1 billion convertible bond from Chinese electric-vehicle maker Nio Inc. adding to signs of growing demand for the hybrid instruments.Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingF-35 Debris Found After a $100 Million Fighter Jet Went MissingTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaIndia, Canada Trade Diplomatic Blows  ( 32 min )

NIO’s Hong Kong shares fell following an overnight drop in U.S.-listed shares after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker said it would raise $1 billion via a bond issuance.  ( 26 min )

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Canadian union Unifor said on Tuesday evening that it had reached a tentative agreement with Ford Motor. Unifor, which represents about 5,600 Canadian auto workers, were threatening to go on strike at all three of Ford's plants in the country if a deal was not reached by 11 59 p.m. on Tuesday (0359 GMT on Wednesday).  ( 31 min )

Oil prices fell nearly $1 on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with investors uncertain when peak rates will be hit and how much of an impact it will have on energy demand. Prices fell despite a bigger-than-expected draw in U.S. oil stockpiles and weak U.S. shale output that indicated tight crude supply for the rest of 2023. Global benchmark Brent crude futures were last down 88 cents, or 0.9%, at $93.46 a barrel by 0650 GMT.  ( 33 min )

Bitcoin rose on Wednesday morning in Asia to trade above US$27,200. Ether remained flat at around US$1,640. All other top 10 non-stablecoin tokens logged gains.  ( 33 min )

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc said on Wednesday it had raised $1 billion in a two-tranche convertible bond from which it intends to use the proceeds to pay down debt and strengthen its balance sheet. The company raised $500 million in a six-year put-four convertible bond and the same amount in a seven-year put-five bond. The bonds will be senior, unsecured notes.  ( 32 min )

Philip Morris is considering selling its stake in a recently acquired pharmaceutical business after setbacks.  ( 27 min )

Het aantal hypotheken dat is afgesloten in de eerste helft van dit jaar is fors kleiner dan vorig jaar. Vooral het aantal oversluiters en bijsluiters ging hard naar beneden, meldt het Kadaster. Dat zoekt de oorzaak in de gestegen rentes.  ( 4 min )

De Amerikaanse Federal Reserve heeft de belangrijkste rentestand woensdag ongemoeid gelaten. De koepel van centrale banken maakte lenen het afgelopen anderhalf jaar in elf stappen duurder in de strijd tegen de inflatie. Wel verwachten beleidsmakers dit jaar nog een renteverhoging.  ( 4 min )

De provincie Zuid-Holland blijft worstelen met Chemours. De provincie wil de chemische fabriek in Dordrecht het liefst harder aanpakken, maar loopt daarbij tegen de juridische grenzen aan.  ( 6 min )

Wat betekent Prinsjesdag voor jouw koopkracht? Dat kun je bekijken met deze tool.  ( 2 min )

Het lidmaatschap van een vakbond kost al snel twee tientjes per maand. Ondertussen hebben werknemers door de krapte op de arbeidsmarkt meer macht dan ooit. Wat is lid zijn van een vakbond nog waard?  ( 5 min )

Meer mensen hebben hun vaste lasten niet op tijd betaald dit jaar in vergelijking met vorig jaar. Het gaat om een toename van openstaande rekeningen voor onder meer zorgpremie en energie.  ( 5 min )

De Europese Commissie heeft woensdag een voorstel gedaan om de omstreden onkruidverdelger glyfosaat nog eens tien jaar toe te staan. Als een ruime meerderheid van de EU-landen zich er niet tegen verzet, kan het bestrijdingsmiddel tot minstens 2033 worden gebruikt.  ( 3 min )

Het lidmaatschap van een vakbond kost al snel twee tientjes per maand. Ondertussen hebben werknemers door de krapte op de arbeidsmarkt meer macht dan ooit. Wat is lid zijn van een vakbond nog waard?  ( 4 min )

De provincie Zuid-Holland heeft aangifte tegen Chemours gedaan omdat het een stof illegaal loost. Daarvoor heeft het chemiebedrijf uit Dordrecht geen vergunning.  ( 4 min )

Disney is van plan om de komende tien jaar 60 miljard dollar te investeren in zijn pretparken en cruiserederij. Daarmee hoopt het bedrijf nieuwe klanten te trekken.  ( 3 min )

Veel partijen hebben in hun verkiezingsprogramma een verhoging van het minimumuurloon opgenomen, maar daar kleven volgens demissionair premier Mark Rutte risico's aan. Het is duur, is moeilijk te dragen voor de staatskas en kan ook de toch al hoge inflatie verder aanwakkeren, zegt hij.  ( 6 min )

Nederland geeft inderdaad tientallen miljarden euro's per jaar uit aan fossiele subsidies, berekende het demissionaire kabinet op Prinsjesdag. Koren op de molen van de klimaatactivisten op de A12, maar in verkiezingstijd ook op die van demissionair klimaatminister en D66-leider Rob Jetten.  ( 4 min )

Al in de jaren zeventig was bekend dat in het gebied rond Tata Steel veel kankerverwekkende stoffen in de lucht hingen. Maar een rapport daarover van de provincie Noord-Holland en de gemeente Amsterdam raakte snel in vergetelheid.  ( 5 min )

Meer mensen hebben hun vaste lasten niet op tijd betaald dit jaar in vergelijking met vorig jaar. Het gaat om een toename van openstaande rekeningen voor onder meer zorgpremie en energie.  ( 4 min )

Het aantal in Europa verkochte elektrische auto's is vorige maand verdubbeld. De verkoop piekt daarmee vlak voordat de EU een onderzoek opent naar staatssubsidies op goedkope elektrische auto's uit China.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen in het Verenigd Koninkrijk zijn afgelopen maand gedaald tot 6,7 procent. De grote vraag is of de Bank of England donderdag de rente alsnog gaat verhogen.  ( 3 min )

Twee dagen nadat een adviescommissie heeft geadviseerd de Chemours-fabriek in Dordrecht per direct stil te leggen, vergaderen de Provinciale Staten in Zuid-Holland erover door. Maar een directe sluiting van de fabriek ligt niet voor de hand.  ( 3 min )

Niet eerder sinds het aantreden van koning Willem-Alexander zijn de kosten voor het koningshuis zo hard gestegen. Voor 2024 is ruim 11 procent meer begroot dan voor dit jaar.  ( 4 min )

In de eerste helft van dit jaar kwam bijna de helft van de opgewekte elektriciteit uit natuurlijke bronnen, zoals wind en zon. De elektriciteitsproductie uit fossiele bronnen daalde juist ten opzichte van een jaar eerder.  ( 4 min )

Op NU.nl vind je elke dag een stelling die bij het nieuws past. De financiële kabinetsplannen voor aankomend jaar zijn gisteren op Prinsjesdag gepresenteerd. Het demissionaire kabinet trekt onder meer veel geld uit voor armoedebestrijding. Vandaag is de stelling: 'Ik ben tevreden met de kabinetsplannen tegen armoede'.  ( 2 min )

Twee dagen nadat een adviescommissie heeft geadviseerd de Chemours-fabriek in Dordrecht per direct stil te leggen, vergaderen de Provinciale Staten in Zuid-Holland erover door. Maar een directe sluiting van de fabriek ligt niet voor de hand.  ( 3 min )

Twee dagen nadat een adviescommissie heeft geadviseerd de Chemours-fabriek in Dordrecht per direct stil te leggen, vergaderen de Provinciale Staten in Zuid-Holland erover door. Maar een directe sluiting van de fabriek ligt niet voor de hand.  ( 3 min )

American depositary receipts of Nio sank after the Chinese electric vehicle maker announced the sale of $1 billion in convertible bonds as it struggles to boost revenue.  ( 1 min )

Android dominates the market for mobile operating systems, and is the default operating system for more than four-fifths of smartphones sold worldwide while the iOS is more popular in the U.S.  ( 1 min )

Rocket Lab's latest space mission failed two-and-a-half minutes into launch, and shares tumbled.  ( 1 min )

Disney is doubling its investment in theme parks, cruises, and experiences over the next ten years amid a surge in revenue from its international theme parks.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities fell on Sept. 19, 2023, with the S&P 500 Index lost 0.2% after investors' concerns grew that the Federal Reserve would once again raise benchmark rates this year.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities dropped at midday on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, as the Fed kicked off its two-day policy meeting, with a decision on interest rates expected on Wednesday.  ( 1 min )

Grocery delivery company Instacart priced its initial public offering at $30 a share ahead of its debut on the Nasdaq and Google rolled out new features for its Bard artificial intelligence AI chatbot. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

All three Instacart cofounders and several early employees took the IPO opportunity to cash out some of their founding equity.  ( 33 min )

Intel sees a couple of quarters of "inventory digestion" in the data center chip business.  ( 22 min )

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The recent decline in the ETH/BTC ratio continues a trend that began more than a year ago.  ( 32 min )

Microsoft may be at an inflection point.  ( 34 min )

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Nikola CEO Steve Girsky asked about Tesla when he joined General Motors' board in 2009, and was told Elon Musk's company wasn't a serious threat.  ( 32 min )

FTX has sued founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents to recover millions of dollars in “fraudulently transferred and misappropriated funds,” the company said in a court filing late Monday. Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, both Stanford Law School professors, “exploited their access and influence withi  ( 26 min )

Instacart's performance could be an indicator of the strength of the IPO market.  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Instacart co-founder Apoorva Mehta is checking out with a $1.1 billion fortune following the grocery-delivery company’s initial public offering.Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingF-35 Debris Found After a $100 Million Fighter Jet Went MissingIndia, Canada Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Murder AllegationsVanderbilt Rips US News Over Slide in College RankingsMehta, 37, who stepped down as chief executive officer in August 2021,  ( 33 min )

Based on cost of living, tax burden, and average resident age, the Investopedia Retirement Index found that Tennessee is the most highly recommended state for retirement, followed by Florida and then Wyoming.  ( 27 min )

Intel sees a couple of quarters of "inventory digestion" in the data center chip business.  ( 22 min )

SEC Asks Court To Compel Binance US To Produce Documents  ( 32 min )

Apoorva Mehta created Instacart in his bedroom. But he's stepped down as chairman and is now taking on a new target market: healthcare.  ( 22 min )

As the auto industry strike grinds on, Here's what UAW workers are asking for from Ford, GM and Stellantis.  ( 35 min )

The dollar has a mixed performance ahead of tomorrow's Fed decision, which is widely expected to be a hold. The greenback weakens 0.3% versus the aussie and the loonie, while strengthening 0.2% versus the yen and 0.1% versus the euro. It also rises against some emerging-market currencies, includin  ( 11 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A New York firm that managed billions of dollars for sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich was sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for not registering as an investment adviser.Most Read from BloombergVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingF-35 Debris Found After a $100 Million Fighter Jet Went MissingIndia, Canada Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Murder AllegationsTrudeau’s Murder Claim Risks Upending US Courtship of IndiaThe SEC filed su  ( 32 min )

With elevated interest rates, securing a mortgage to buy a house can be challenging. But what could be more surprising is how the numbers actually work once you start making mortgage payments. "New mortgage math is brutal," Austen Allred, co-founder and CEO of online coding bootcamp Bloom Institute of Technology, wrote in a recent tweet. Allred explained that if you purchase a $1 million house with a $200,000 down payment and get an $800,000 mortgage at a 7% interest rate, in the first three yea  ( 33 min )

Charles Schwab has been beset by concerns over deposit outflows and attrition of TD Ameritrade advisors and customers. Those problems may be set to recede.  ( 22 min )

In the volatile world of stock trading, healthcare companies Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) and Invitae (NYSE:NVTA) have been making headlines as they navigate significant financial challenges. Both firms are taking measures to reduce costs, aiming to improve their financial standing and appeal to a broader range of investors.  ( 32 min )

American depositary receipts of Nio sank after the Chinese electric vehicle maker announced the sale of $1 billion in convertible bonds as it struggles to boost revenue.  ( 18 min )

Instacart's performance could be an indicator of the strength of the IPO market.  ( 32 min )

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Mortgage rates continue to yo-yo, with a two-day rise pushing the 30-year average very close to the 22-year high it registered earlier this month.  ( 20 min )

As part of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union strike against Detroit's Big Three, approximately 13,000 autoworkers recently walked off the job. According to former President Donald Trump, the future looks bleak for America's automotive industry. "The autoworkers will not have any jobs, Kristen, because all of these cars are going to be made in China. The electric cars, automatically, are going to be made in China," Trump told NBC's Kristen Welker during a recent "Meet the Press" interview. "The  ( 33 min )

NIO’s American depositary receipts marked a large drop Tuesday after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker announced $1 billion worth of convertible bonds. The shares (ticker: NIO) were down nearly 14% to $8.90, on track to suffer the largest percent decrease since October of last year. Convertible b  ( 10 min )

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), the globally recognized software company, has announced a 10% increase in its dividend payout on Tuesday. This marks the tenth consecutive year of such an increment, reflecting the company's robust financial health and commitment to its shareholders.  ( 32 min )

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has achieved astounding returns throughout his career. From 1964 to 2022, his company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) delivered an overall gain of 3,787,464%, dwarfing the S&P 500's 24,708% return during the same period. Other than picking stocks that skyrocketed in value, Buffett also collects dividends — a lot of dividends. Buffett famously said, "If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die." Don’t Miss: Passive income  ( 33 min )

When Instacart’s stock starts trading Tuesday, employees will be among those watching the price closely. One big reason: There’s a provision in the company’s regulatory filing to go public that says if the stock trades at more than 120% of its IPO price for at least five of 10 consecutive trading d  ( 23 min )

The software giant has raised its payout for 10 straight years.  ( 21 min )

Oil prices could very well reach $100 per barrel. But supply and demand are likely to bring prices back down, say analysts.  ( 33 min )

The amount of money tied up in active Bitcoin futures contracts has risen again, to above $3.2 billion, with traders overwhelmingly bullish on cryptos.  ( 21 min )

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Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX on Monday sued the parents of founder Sam Bankman-Fried, saying that Stanford professors Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried used the company to enrich themselves at the expense of FTX's customers. FTX, now being led by turnaround specialist John Ray, said that company founder Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a "family business" and misappropriated billions in customer funds for the benefit of a small circle of insiders, including his parents.  ( 31 min )

In the early days of the strike, many auto parts suppliers were already worried that it could lead to massive job losses and insolvency.  ( 38 min )

Shares of grocery delivery company Instacart are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Tuesday under ticker "CART" after setting its IPO price at the top of its range at $30 per share, valuing the company at about $10 billion.  ( 17 min )

After deep losses last year, an AI boom has driven the stock market to a rebound in 2023. The biggest winners have been the mega-caps, companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, and Nvidia, whose size, market share, and exposure to AI have attracted investors in droves. The result, according to investing legend Jeremy Grantham, is a decidedly unstable situation, reminiscent of past stock bubbles. Grantham, who is the co-founder of Boston-based GMO, a firm that has ~$58.8 billion of assets under managem  ( 36 min )

Parks revenue has long been a bright spot for the company that has helped offset losses from its streaming division and other areas.  ( 27 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cboe Global Markets Inc. said Edward Tilly has resigned following an investigation that determined the chief executive officer didn’t disclose personal relationships with colleagues. Most Read from BloombergDebris Spotted in Search for Missing US F-35 Fighter JetIndia, Canada Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Murder AllegationsVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeThe derivatives and securities ex  ( 32 min )

Walt Disney says it plans to spend $60 billion to expand its theme parks, cruise lines and similar ventures over the next decade. Its shares were down more than 2% shortly after Tuesday's open. Read [more about Disney's plan here](https://www.wsj.com/business/media/disney-to-invest-60-billion-in-the  ( 21 min )

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 19, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.  ( 33 min )

Stocks fell on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve was set to begin its latest policy meeting.  ( 33 min )

Stocks fell on Tuesday as the Federal Reserve was set to begin its latest policy meeting.  ( 33 min )

The offering values the delivery firm at $9.9 billion. Instacart starts trading Tuesday on the Nasdaq under the symbol CART.  ( 22 min )

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Since peaking in July, Royal Caribbean is down 15%, Carnival has fallen 23%, and Norwegian is down 25%.  ( 22 min )

Intel could be an AI stock, Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes writes in a research note.  ( 22 min )

Despite elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain Fed outlook, analysts at Wedbush remain bullish on AI driving more gains for tech stocks.  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- There’s an invisible force driving the most popular options trade of the year — one that gives Wall Street pros and day traders alike the power to turn a $1 investment into a $1,000 stock bet.Most Read from BloombergDebris Spotted in Search for Missing US F-35 Fighter JetIndia, Canada Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Murder AllegationsVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeXi’s Missing Defense Chi  ( 34 min )

'We like that Dorsey is stepping in to lead Square strategy directly,' analysts at J.P. Morgan wrote in a note following Block's filing.  ( 22 min )

Canada's Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion (TMX), which will nearly triple the flow of crude from Alberta to Canada's Pacific Coast beginning early next year, will shake up North America's supply by diverting barrels now mainly delivered to refiners and exporters in the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast. Its startup could add as much as $2 per barrel to prices paid by U.S. Midwest oil refineries that sit along Canada's existing main oil-export route. "They will be competing for barrels that no longer transit through their region," said a Calgary-based oil trader.  ( 33 min )

Share of chip-design firm Arm were falling again early Tuesday but majority owner SoftBank was counting its gains from the company's IPO.  ( 22 min )

Rising interest rates are boosting risky corporate-loan returns instead of hurting them.  ( 26 min )

Nikola and Fisker also have issued convertible bonds recently.  ( 22 min )

The stock market is regularly affected by wider macro developments but that only paints part of the picture. While overall market conditions can push any stock down, when you zoom in, you’ll find that every stock writes its own story, with its own reasons for ups and downs, and savvy investors will make sure to do the background research, learning those idiosyncratic reasons, before buying in. Recognizing this, we’ve turned to some of the Wall Street analyst recommendations for pointers on two s  ( 35 min )

“The U.S. workforce is among the most stressed in the world, and these workplace stressors can be as harmful to health as obesity."  ( 32 min )

NIO plans to raise $1 billion by issuing convertible senior notes, Moderna stock rebounds slightly, and the head of Square, Block's payments platform, is stepping down.  ( 22 min )

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a barometer of Wall Street's health for over 127 years, is considering a reshuffle that may see three of its constituents - Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA), Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) - facing removal due to their dwindling share prices. The index, unlike the market cap-weighted indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, is share price-weighted. This means that the higher a component's share price, the more influence it h  ( 33 min )

A new report from short-selling research firm S3 Partners shows how much money is being bet against automotive stocks.  ( 22 min )

The third quarter is almost over so it's time for a Tesla delivery preview.  ( 22 min )

For most of this century, Germany racked up one economic success after another, dominating global markets for high-end products like luxury cars and industrial machinery, selling so much to the rest of the world that half the economy ran on exports. Jobs were plentiful, the government's financial coffers grew as other European countries drowned in debt, and books were written about what other countries could learn from Germany. Now, Germany is the world’s worst-performing major developed economy, with both the International Monetary Fund and European Union expecting it to shrink this year.  ( 38 min )

The big wireless carriers are offering aggressive phone deals, but incentive levels are similar to last year.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China is witnessing the biggest flight of capital in years, creating concern for authorities as it worsens pressure on the beleaguered yuan. Most Read from BloombergDebris Spotted in Search for Missing US F-35 Fighter JetHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingXi’s Missing Defense Chief Opens Door for US Military TalksTrillion-Dollar Industry Powering Chicago at Risk of LeavingThe currency has  ( 33 min )

Electric vehicle maker NIO plans to raise $1.0 billion by issuing convertible senior notes to pare debt and boost its balance sheet.  ( 25 min )

The offering values the delivery firm at $9.9 billion. Instacart starts trading Tuesday on the Nasdaq under the symbol CART.  ( 22 min )

To help you find the right CD, savings, or money market account, we research 200 financial institutions every business day to unearth the best rates. Here's the criteria we use.  ( 21 min )

Today's best CD rate is 5.80%, available from either Credit Human for a take-your-pick term between 12-17 months, or from The Federal Savings Bank for a 12-month term.  ( 19 min )

Surrender rights refer to the right to cancel an annuity or life insurance contract in exchange for its cash value.  ( 22 min )

Shares of grocery delivery company Instacart gained 12% on their first day of trading, after pricing shares at the top end of its estimate.  ( 17 min )

A viator is a person who has been diagnosed with a terminal or life-threatening illness and decides to sell their life insurance policy.  ( 21 min )

Almost half of CEOs surveyed by edX said most or all of their jobs could be completely automated or replaced by artificial intelligence.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities fell on Sept. 19, 2023, with the S&P 500 Index lost 0.2% after investors' concerns grew that the Federal Reserve would once again raise benchmark rates this year.  ( 16 min )

The economic world we’ve gotten used to since 1982—where recessions are few and far between—may be coming to an end, according to an analysis by economists at Deutsche Bank.  ( 18 min )

Based on cost of living, tax burden, and average resident age, the Investopedia Retirement Index found that Tennessee is the most highly recommended state for retirement, followed by Florida and then Wyoming.  ( 26 min )

Blockbuster listings for Instacart today and Arm last week may suggest that the sluggish initial public offering market may be turning. However, there may be reason to temper that optimism a little.  ( 20 min )

The compliance examination ensures banks are operating in compliance with consumer protection laws, fair lending statutes, and the Community Reinvestment Act.  ( 21 min )

The OECD lowered its forecast for the global economy in 2024 as inflation proves more persistent than expected and a slowdown in China’s economy weighs on growth.  ( 17 min )

Disney is doubling its investment in theme parks, cruises, and experiences over the next ten years amid a surge in revenue from its international theme parks.  ( 18 min )

Gemini is a digital asset exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014.  ( 22 min )

Actuarial Age is an individual's life expectancy based on calculations and statistical modeling.  ( 20 min )

The national debt is 54% higher than it was five years ago and highlighting the debt burden at a time when the federal government is headed for a fight around spending.  ( 17 min )

A level death benefit is an insurance payout that is the same whether the insured person dies shortly after purchasing the policy or many years later.  ( 22 min )

If your application for credit is rejected, the creditor owes you an accurate explanation—even if it was an artificial intelligence system or complex algorithm that made the decision, the government’s consumer watchdog says.  ( 18 min )

Learn more about BMW automotive production, including a list of some of the parts suppliers that BMW relies on to produce its autos and its efforts toward sustainability.  ( 23 min )

Stock is a security that represents ownership in a corporation. Stock can be either common or preferred. This article discusses the differences between the two.  ( 29 min )

A valuation mortality table is a statistical chart used by insurers to calculate the statutory reserve and cash surrender values of life insurance policies.  ( 21 min )

New crypto projects emerge frequently, which makes it even more important to know how to assess the market.  ( 26 min )

A convertible insurance policy allows the insured to switch a term policy to a permanent policy at a later date.  ( 22 min )

Android dominates the market for mobile operating systems, and is the default operating system for more than four-fifths of smartphones sold worldwide while the iOS is more popular in the U.S.  ( 18 min )

How you take a 401(k) distribution can greatly impact your taxes. Read about 10 ways to help reduce the taxes you pay on 401(k) withdrawals.  ( 31 min )

There are countless CD options, and it can be hard to choose. Gain a thorough understanding of Bank of America’s CD rates to make a well-informed decision about opening an account.  ( 26 min )

A good student discount is an auto insurance policy discount for young drivers who earn good grades in school. It's typically available to high school and college students.  ( 23 min )

Gap insurance covers the difference between the compensation you receive after a total loss of your vehicle and the amount you still owe on a car loan.  ( 22 min )

Still lagging ChatGPT by a wide margin, Google's Bard has received a slew of updates that will make it more relevant to everyday lives.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities dropped at midday on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, as the Fed kicked off its two-day policy meeting, with a decision on interest rates expected on Wednesday.  ( 16 min )

Certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a great financial tool to get a guaranteed return on your investment. Compare Fidelity CD rates and see if they are right for you.  ( 21 min )

Rocket Lab's latest space mission failed two-and-a-half minutes into launch, and shares tumbled.  ( 16 min )

American depositary receipts of Nio sank after the Chinese electric vehicle maker announced the sale of $1 billion in convertible bonds as it struggles to boost revenue.  ( 17 min )

Huntington Bank’s CD rates are very competitive for certain terms. Check out Huntington’s latest CD offer and find out how you can maximize your savings with one of the best rates in the market.  ( 22 min )

Mortgage rates continue to yo-yo, with a two-day rise pushing the 30-year average very close to the 22-year high it registered earlier this month.  ( 19 min )

With a minimum deposit and a guaranteed return, certificates of deposit (CDs) can be a viable investment. See what Navy Federal CD rates have to offer.  ( 24 min )

Learn which countries are among the top 25 economies in the world. The United States has been the largest for over a century, but China may soon overtake it.  ( 44 min )

Learn about the real impact of budget deficits on the economy and see why government financing reduces private financing.  ( 23 min )

Black, Latina, and Hispanic women investors report more knowledge about investing and retirement planning than five years ago, according to a survey by J.P. Morgan Wealth Management. More than two-thirds surveyed said they started investing to build generational wealth.  ( 17 min )

Dog insurance can be beneficial, but you should get a few quotes before buying coverage. Learn about the average cost of dog insurance and how to save money on your plan.  ( 22 min )

With rising interest rate,s a CD can be a good place to stash funds. Compare CD rates and terms from Santander Bank and find the best CD account for your savings goals.  ( 20 min )

With ongoing bilateral political tensions, lingering Covid-19 disruptions, and macroeconomic pressures, U.S. businesses with operations in China are less optimistic about the business climate in the latter country.  ( 17 min )

If you’re interested in opening a new certificate of deposit (CD) account, Schwab offers a simple brokered CD with attractive rates. Here’s what to know about Schwab CD APYs, terms, and features.  ( 25 min )

Derivatives time bomb refers to the severe damage to the financial markets and economy in general that could be caused by a sudden unwinding of massive derivatives positions. The term is attributed to Warren Buffett.  ( 23 min )

Investing in Latin America can be one way to diversify your portfolio. Here we discuss the investing possibilities in Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Mexico.  ( 25 min )

Shares of grocery delivery company Instacart are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Tuesday under ticker "CART" after setting its IPO price at the top of its range at $30 per share, valuing the company at about $10 billion.  ( 17 min )

HSBC's was fined $1.9 billion in 2012 for its flawed anti-money laundering controls. It ranked as one of the largest fines imposed on a bank in the U.S. up to that time.  ( 28 min )

A personal loan contract and personal loan agreement accomplish the same task: helping you understand the terms of a money lending contract.  ( 23 min )

Even though some lenders might provide you with a loan when you have a 450 credit score, you might have to pay high interest rates and fees, and these loans can be risky.  ( 23 min )

If you have an ITIN instead of a Social Security number, you can still get a personal loan. Here's what you need to know about the process.  ( 22 min )

Discover how to draft a personal loan agreement with our in-depth guide. Learn the best practices for creating legally sound arrangements between borrower and lender.  ( 24 min )

Personal loan rates rose to 21.01% this week, gaining 7 basis points since last week when the average personal loan rate sat at 20.94%.  ( 18 min )

Personal loans are available for consumers who went through bankruptcy, but they tend to be expensive overall.  ( 23 min )

Learn how to fill out a personal loan application so that you're better prepared to get approved—and get your money—faster.  ( 25 min )

If you’re looking to retire down South, learn more about why Chattanooga, TN, Huntsville, AL, and Ocean Springs, MS are great choices for your wallet and your future.  ( 20 min )

By guiding families through a comprehensive planning process, financial advisors can help them build a solid foundation for their financial future.  ( 25 min )

Grocery delivery company Instacart priced its initial public offering at $30 a share ahead of its debut on the Nasdaq and Google rolled out new features for its Bard artificial intelligence AI chatbot. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

To count yourself among the nation's top earners, it takes an income of at least six figures. Here's how the numbers break down for each group.  ( 22 min )

In de eerste helft van dit jaar kwam bijna de helft van de opgewekte energie uit natuurlijke bronnen, zoals wind en zon. De elektriciteitsproductie uit fossiele bronnen daalde juist ten opzichte van een jaar eerder.  ( 4 min )

KLM wil uit voorzorg niet meer door het luchtruim boven Armenië en Azerbeidzjan vliegen vanwege de situatie in Nagorno-Karabach. De luchtvaartmaatschappij moest daarom dinsdag vijf vluchten naar Azië schrappen.  ( 3 min )

Nederland raakt uit een recessie en behoudt een beheersbaar begrotingstekort, blijkt uit schattingen van het Centraal Planbureau (CPB) na de met Prinsjesdag gepresenteerde kabinetsplannen. Hierbij stijgen de zorgkosten hard, maar de inkomsten uit belasting ook.  ( 4 min )

Niet eerder sinds het aantreden van koning Willem-Alexander zijn de kosten voor het koningshuis zo hard gestegen. Voor 2024 is ruim 11 procent meer begroot dan voor dit jaar.  ( 4 min )

Wat betekent Prinsjesdag voor jouw koopkracht? Dat kun je bekijken met deze tool.  ( 2 min )

Het kabinet maakt op Prinsjesdag altijd veel plannen bekend die grote gevolgen hebben voor je inkomen. Dit jaar is dat wat minder doordat het kabinet demissionair is. Toch komen er wel een paar flinke veranderingen aan. NU.nl zet ze op een rijtje.  ( 6 min )

Het kabinet neemt extra maatregelen om mensen met een laag inkomen, uitkeringsgerechtigden en grote gezinnen tegemoet te komen. Zo wordt de huurtoeslag verhoogd en gaat ook het kindgebonden budget omhoog. In totaal wordt daar ruim 1,75 miljard euro voor uitgetrokken.  ( 5 min )

Het Nederlandse klimaatdoel voor het jaar 2030 komt met de maatregelen van het demissionaire kabinet-Rutte IV een flinke stap dichterbij. Voor het eerst denkt het Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving dat de CO2-uitstoot in 2030 mogelijk 55 procent is gedaald.  ( 5 min )

Wat betekent Prinsjesdag voor jouw koopkracht? Dat kun je bekijken met deze tool.  ( 2 min )

Ongezien methaan naar de atmosfeer lekken is dankzij Nederlands ruimteonderzoek verleden tijd. Lekkende gasvelden en andere superuitstoters kunnen sinds kort live worden opgespoord. Dat maakt de mondiale aanpak van klimaatverandering iets kansrijker.  ( 6 min )

Het demissionaire kabinet verwacht dat de premie voor de basiszorgverzekering in 2024 weer 12 euro hoger is dan dit jaar. Volgens het ministerie van Volksgezondheid komt de premie waarschijnlijk op 149 euro per maand uit.  ( 4 min )

Het Nederlandse klimaatdoel voor het jaar 2030 komt met de maatregelen van het demissionaire kabinet-Rutte IV een flinke stap dichterbij. Voor het eerst denkt het Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving dat de CO2-uitstoot in 2030 mogelijk 55 procent is gedaald.  ( 5 min )

Het kabinet neemt extra maatregelen om mensen met een laag inkomen, uitkeringsgerechtigden en grote gezinnen tegemoet te komen. Zo wordt de huurtoeslag verhoogd en gaat ook het kindgebonden budget omhoog. In totaal wordt daar ruim 1,75 miljard euro voor uitgetrokken.  ( 5 min )

Medewerkers van ziekenhuizen hebben zich in het tweede kwartaal aanzienlijk minder vaak ziek gemeld dan in dezelfde periode een jaar eerder. Deze omslag komt na jaren van oplopend ziekteverzuim door hogere werkdruk.  ( 3 min )

In België zijn drie Nederlanders opgepakt op verdenking van helpdeskfraude. Het drietal heeft volgens het Openbaar Ministerie in Belgisch Limburg alleenstaande ouderen opgelicht voor in totaal zo'n 100.000 euro.  ( 3 min )

De inflatie in de eurozone is vorige maand iets gedaald. Eerder leek het erop dat de inflatie in augustus even hoog was als in juli, maar nieuwe cijfers laten een kleine daling zien.  ( 3 min )

Als het aan Elon Musk ligt, gaat iedere gebruiker van X binnenkort een klein geldbedrag betalen. Dat is volgens de miljardair nodig om spamaccounts van het socialemediaplatform te weren.  ( 3 min )

Benzine kost weer meer dan 2,30 euro. Dat is voor het eerst sinds juli vorig jaar, blijkt uit cijfers van consumentencollectief UnitedConsumers. De stijging komt doordat olie steeds duurder wordt.  ( 3 min )

Vopak verkoopt drie grote terminals voor chemische producten in de haven van Rotterdam. Het opslagbedrijf maakte dinsdag bekend dat het de terminals verkoopt aan het Britse investeringsfonds Infracapital.  ( 3 min )

Big Bazar ontloopt voorlopig opnieuw een faillissement. Twee schuldeisers hebben een verzoek ingediend bij de rechter. Ze willen dat een deskundige wordt aangesteld die bekijkt hoe de financiële problemen bij de winkelketen opgelost kunnen worden.  ( 3 min )

De olieprijzen zijn dinsdag voor de vierde dag op rij gestegen en staan nu op het hoogste niveau in bijna tien maanden. De productiebeperkingen van Saoedi-Arabië en Rusland zijn de grote boosdoener.  ( 3 min )

Er gaat geen dag voorbij of de politiek heeft het over bestaanszekerheid. Ook vandaag op Prinsjesdag zal het woord vaak vallen. Wat het betekent is niet altijd duidelijk, maar het is in elk geval een groeiend probleem. Want zelfs mét een baan kun je tegenwoordig in de problemen komen.  ( 7 min )

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U.S. equities were little changed as the S&P 500 gained 0.07% on Sept. 18, 2023 ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates this week.  ( 1 min )

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Negotiations between auto workers and Detroit automakers resumed as strikes continued and Chevron resumed full production at one of its liquefied natural gas plants amid a workers’ strike in Australia. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were climbing at midday as the market looks ahead to this week’s decision by the Federal Reserve on the future of interest rate hikes. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posted small gains.  ( 1 min )

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the ride-hailing firm Lyft for failing to disclose the investment of one of its board members.  ( 1 min )

Nexstar Media Group and DIRECTV reached a multi-year distribution agreement that will end DIRECTV’s more than 75-day blackout of Nexstar’s 176 local television stations and NewsNation cable news network.  ( 1 min )

Newmont Corp. (NEM) said it got more clearances from regulators and plans to close soon on its $19.2 billion purchase of Australian rival Newcrest Mining Ltd.  ( 1 min )

Air taxi company Joby Aviation (JOBY) said Monday it is building a new manufacturing facility in Dayton, OH, that will be capable of delivering up to 500 aircraft per year.  ( 1 min )

Clorox warned it is still dealing with the fallout from a recent cyberattack, saying the hack will have a significant effect on its current quarter results.  ( 1 min )

U.S. Bank CD rates are relatively high if you can meet a higher deposit requirement, but some options are unappealing. Existing customers can get personalized rates.  ( 21 min )

SoFi savings account interest rates are above average and the financial services company charges no bank fees—two reasons this savings option is worth considering.  ( 26 min )

The co-insurance effect is an economic theory that posits greater diversification from business combinations reduces the risk of debt default.  ( 18 min )

The IRS introduced changes to 401(k) catch-up contributions, emphasizing Roth designations for higher earners.  ( 17 min )

The group life insurance your employer provides may not be enough to cover your family’s needs. That’s where supplemental life insurance comes in.  ( 20 min )

Today's best CD rate is 5.80%, from The Federal Savings Bank, with five runners-up paying 5.75%. If you have a jumbo CD deposit, you can do even better, earning up to 5.85%.  ( 19 min )

Whether it's a stock split, a reverse split, a merger, or a spinoff, a corporate action can tell the savvy investor plenty about a company's health.  ( 29 min )

Variable survivorship life insurance is variable life insurance that covers two individuals and pays a death benefit, only after both people have died.  ( 18 min )

Nexstar Media Group and DIRECTV reached a multi-year distribution agreement that will end DIRECTV’s more than 75-day blackout of Nexstar’s 176 local television stations and NewsNation cable news network.  ( 17 min )

Chaplain malpractice insurance is liability insurance that provides coverage for chaplains, priests, and other clergy members.  ( 19 min )

U.S. equities were little changed as the S&P 500 gained 0.07% on Sept. 18, 2023 ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates this week.  ( 16 min )

Learn about the tax implications of life insurance premiums, including when they might be taxable and whether they are tax deductible.  ( 25 min )

CDs offer a conservative investment for a set number of months or years. Marcus offers competitive CD rates on a variety of terms.  ( 19 min )

Cryptocurrency prices plunged in 2022 and have yet to recover, with Bitcoin trading at less than half the peak it hit in November 2021.  ( 17 min )

The Investopedia Anxiety Index is a gauge of investor sentiment based on the behavior of over 20 million Investopedia readers around the world.  ( 20 min )

A CD can be a smart way to set aside cash. Learn about PNC Bank’s CD rates, the ins and outs of opening one, and how these CDs compare with select competitors.  ( 21 min )

Selling a home without a real estate agent can save money, but there are also costs and risks involved.  ( 26 min )

A reverse mortgage can be a lifeline for cash-strapped homeowners, but it also has some risks that borrowers need to consider first.  ( 25 min )

Economic exposure is a type of foreign exchange exposure caused by the effect of unexpected currency fluctuations on a company’s future cash flows.  ( 21 min )

Moderna was the worst-performing stock in the S&P 500, and Pfizer shares dropped as well after Pfizer CFO David Denton said the outlook for vaccine rates this year got a significant "haircut."  ( 17 min )

If you owe money to the IRS, you have options to help with repayment. Either an IRS payment plan or taking out a personal loan could work, depending on your financial situation.  ( 26 min )

If you have poor credit, having a co-signer can make it easier for you to qualify for a personal loan, but they'll be responsible for the debt should you default.  ( 24 min )

Secured loans are backed by collateral, while unsecured loans are based primarily on a borrower's creditworthiness. There are other key differences, as well.  ( 23 min )

You'll generally need a credit score of at least 580 to get a personal loan, but a better score will entitle you to better terms.  ( 25 min )

Home improvement loans can come in the form of a personal loan, but it's also possible to fund home-related projects with other kinds of loans.  ( 23 min )

The consequences of failing to repay a personal loan will vary according to the type of loan—secured vs. unsecured—and other factors. Here is what you need to know.  ( 24 min )

SALT loans allow borrowers to maintain ownership of their blockchain assets, while also gaining access to cash via a loan.  ( 24 min )

An open market is an economic system with no barriers to free market activity. Barriers to free market activity include tariffs, taxes, licensing requirements or subsidies.  ( 21 min )

Air taxi company Joby Aviation (JOBY) said Monday it is building a new manufacturing facility in Dayton, OH, that will be capable of delivering up to 500 aircraft per year.  ( 17 min )

Nearly one-third of U.S. households went on a vacation this summer, a record for a Federal Reserve survey released Monday.  ( 19 min )

The paradox of rationality is the empirical observation that players who make irrational choices often receive better payoffs than those making rational choices.  ( 20 min )

In game theory, the Shapley value is a manner of fairly distributing both gains and costs to several actors working in coalition.  ( 21 min )

Rational expectations theory proposes that outcomes depend partly upon expectations borne of rationality, past experience, and available information.  ( 19 min )

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged the ride-hailing firm Lyft for failing to disclose the investment of one of its board members.  ( 17 min )

Historical tax changes under several administrations have affected the U.S. economy.  ( 23 min )

A soft fork is a change to the software protocol where only previously valid blocks/transactions are made invalid.  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities were climbing at midday as the market looks ahead to this week’s decision by the Federal Reserve on the future of interest rate hikes. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq posted small gains.  ( 16 min )

By one measure, workers went on strike more in August than they have for most of the 21st century.  ( 18 min )

Some of the most popular social media platforms are actually subsidiaries of companies you may not have heard of. Find out who owns which apps.  ( 22 min )

Primary Dealer Credit Facility was an institution created by the Federal Reserve to provide overnight loans to primary dealers in exchange for collateral.  ( 20 min )

Clorox warned it is still dealing with the fallout from a recent cyberattack, saying the hack will have a significant effect on its current quarter results.  ( 17 min )

The Municipal Liquidity Facility (MLF) was a Federal Reserve initiative to keep state and local governments funded during the COVID-19 crisis.  ( 21 min )

Construction Occupancy Protection Exposure (COPE) is a set of risks property insurance underwriters evaluate when writing insurance policies.  ( 22 min )

Newmont Corp. (NEM) said it got more clearances from regulators and plans to close soon on its $19.2 billion purchase of Australian rival Newcrest Mining Ltd.  ( 17 min )

Pensions can help narrow racial and gender gaps in retirement savings compared to other kinds of plans, according to a report by the National Institute on Retirement Security, but few workers in the U.S. have them.  ( 18 min )

As more companies use AI to complete work tasks, competitors could be left behind, according to a Bain & Co. report.  ( 17 min )

Crude oil prices are trading at their highest since early November last year, which could translate to higher gas prices for consumers and a potential rebound in inflation.  ( 18 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have yo-yoed since spiking to a 22-year high earlier this month. The latest 30-year average has jumped higher, but still sits lower than the peak.  ( 19 min )

Need an app for investing and trading? Here are the best investment apps based on user experience, trading technology, products, cost, security, and customer service.  ( 31 min )

An economic think tank is an organization whose mission is to study and reflect on economic issues.  ( 20 min )

When job hunting, does education trump experience? Here are some factors to consider when it comes to this duel of credentials.  ( 20 min )

Years after the subprime meltdown, Goldman Sachs is a robust multi-billion-dollar company instead of a historical footnote. Here's why.  ( 24 min )

The W.P. Carey School of Business is a business school that is part of the Arizona State University System.  ( 20 min )

Live from the Future Proof Wealth Festival in Huntington Beach, former NBA player, TV host, and college legend Jay Williams, and MAI Capital's Joe McLean talk about how investing in sports is exploding as teams and athletes become securities, and the athlete is now the asset.  ( 15 min )

Alibaba said it plans to invest $2 billion in Turkey's Trendyol, expanding its business outside of China.  ( 17 min )

An Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) is a person with qualifications to evaluate risk for insurance companies.  ( 19 min )

A standard lot is the equivalent of 100,000 units of the base currency in a forex trade. It is one of the four lot sizes; the other three are mini-lot, micro-lot, and nano-lot.  ( 23 min )

Whether it's high prices, high mortgage rates, or lack of supply, it all comes down to affordability, according to National Association of Realtor studies.  ( 17 min )

In the case of ICE LIBOR, an innocent-sounding set of letters has a profound bearing on every loan you make.  ( 21 min )

Negotiations between auto workers and Detroit automakers resumed as strikes continued and Chevron resumed full production at one of its liquefied natural gas plants amid a workers’ strike in Australia. Here’s what investors need to know today.  ( 18 min )

Most retirees are eligible, but some fall through the cracks due to a spotty work history or for other reasons.  ( 27 min )

The PayrollOrg survey also shows that 34% of people would like to be able to access their wages earlier than their regular payday, an increase of 13% in 2022.  ( 17 min )

Holiday sales are projected to increase 3.5% to 4.6% this year, as more shoppers are expected to turn to e-commerce to find deals to beat inflation.  ( 17 min )

Accredited Automated Clearing House Professional (AAP) is a professional designation awarded to experts in electronic payments systems.  ( 19 min )

Technological advances have allowed for betting while a game is in progress, which has, in some ways, changed the nature of gambling.  ( 22 min )

One of the simplest kinds of wagers, a money line bet tries to pick the winner.  ( 24 min )

Handelsgesetzbuch is a law that governs the commercial code for German companies and includes regulations on the preparation of financial statements.  ( 19 min )

A casino has a number of built-in advantages to ensure that it, and not its customers, always wins in the long run.  ( 23 min )

You can go to Las Vegas and try to win big at the casino. But before you do, make sure you understand the tax laws that govern gambling winnings.  ( 24 min )

Optimum currency area (OCA) theory states that there are regions, not bounded by national borders, that should share a common currency.  ( 19 min )

M3 is a measure of the money supply that includes M2, large time deposits, institutional money market funds, and short-term repurchase agreements.  ( 19 min )

Leasing a car may be preferable to buying one in certain situations. Learn how car leasing works and whether it's right for you.  ( 20 min )

The integration of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) into the economy is demonstrating great potential but regulatory limitations remain.  ( 25 min )

A car title is the official state document indicating who a car’s owner is. If you lose your car title, you can obtain a replacement from your state.  ( 18 min )

Blanket contractual liability insurance is liability insurance that provides coverage for all contracts in which the insured is assuming liability.  ( 19 min )

Learn when and why landlords place rental property security deposits in separate escrow accounts.  ( 19 min )

Find out how the PPI can be used to gauge the overall health of the economy.  ( 25 min )

Wrap-up insurance is an all-encompassing liability insurance policy that protects all contractors and subcontractors working on a large project.  ( 24 min )

The stock, which is off more than 6% since the start of the month and more than 20% so far this year, is hovering not far above its 52-week low.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US Steel Corp. is idling an Illinois blast furnace that Donald Trump visited as part of his self-proclaimed “rescue” of the American steel industry five years ago, as it moves to balance production levels against the demand impact from customers affected by the United Auto Workers strike. Most Read from BloombergDebris Spotted in Search for Missing US F-35 Fighter JetVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of H  ( 33 min )

During the summer of strikes, manufacturing workers are fighting for better pay and reimagining the future of work.  ( 33 min )

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It's Instacart's debut that could serve as a pivotal moment for the IPO market after the success of Arm's listing a week ago.  ( 34 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- A surge in shares of cannabis companies has saddled short sellers with more than $105 million in losses this year, but that hasn’t stopped traders from betting against the sector.Most Read from BloombergHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeXi’s Missing Defense Chief Opens Door for US Military TalksVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingTrillion-Dollar Industry Powering Chicago at Risk of LeavingUS Seeks Help Finding Missing $100  ( 33 min )

At factories in Japan's industrial heartland, Toyota has turned to self-propelled assembly lines, massive die casting and even old-fashioned hand polishing as it aims to make up for lost ground in battery electric vehicles. The world's top-selling automaker believes it can close the gap with Tesla and others by combining new technology with the famous lean production methods it has used for decades to wring inefficiency, including excess costs, out of manufacturing. Elsewhere, three-decade-old equipment used to process parts can now be run at night and on weekends after being automated through robotics and 3D modeling, improvements Toyota said had trebled equipment productivity.  ( 32 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Fifty cents on the dollar is a very low price in the world of bonds. In most cases, it signals that investors believe the seller of the debt is in such financial distress that it could default.Most Read from BloombergHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeXi’s Missing Defense Chief Opens Door for US Military TalksVegas’ Newest Resort Is a $3.7 Billion Palace, 23 Years in the MakingTrillion-Dollar Industry Powering Chicago at Risk of LeavingUS Seeks Help Findin  ( 32 min )

Citi points out oil production is growing among non-OPEC+ members like the US, Brazil, Canada and Guyana. That should help bring down prices.  ( 33 min )

Oil prices have been surging lately, and many energy stocks are back in the spotlight. But volatility can act as a double-edged sword, presenting both lucrative opportunities for gains and significant risks of losses. This requires investors to tread with caution and employ well-thought-out strategies. Rather than actively trade the tumultuous waves of the market, some investors have opted to focus on the dividend-paying aspect of the business, collecting passive income from energy companies. Do  ( 33 min )

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Vaccine maker Moderna’s stock was falling on Monday after an insider sold shares. Noubar Afeyan, a co-founder of Moderna (ticker: MRNA) and board member, sold 15,000 shares of Moderna for a total value of $1.65 million through Flagship Pioneering, an venture capital company that he founded, accordi  ( 11 min )

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The kingdom is trying to boost foreign investment but has a contentious history with Elon Musk.  ( 31 min )

The latest projections from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggest that demand for oil, gas and coal will peak before 2030. "This is the first time that a peak in demand is visible for each fuel this decade — earlier than many people anticipated," Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, wrote in an op-ed published in the Financial Times. That forecast does not sit well with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). "It is an extremely risky and impractical narrativ  ( 35 min )

The shares, which are off more than 6% since the start of the month and more than 20% so far this year, are hovering not far above their 52-week low.  ( 22 min )

AI stock predictions are fast becoming the new normal. Here's the wild prediction one AI platform made about Tupperware stocks.  ( 20 min )

Shares of vaccine makers moved lower Monday after Pfizer's finance chief predicted weaker demand for Covid shots this year. Pfizer CFO David Denton said his company projects a roughly 24% Covid vaccination rate in the U.S. this year. "Keep in mind the flu is probably closer to a 50% vaccination ra  ( 22 min )

My wife and I bought long-term care policies 25 years ago when they were relatively cheap. Now, our premiums have increased for the third time to over $500 per month and will rise again in six years. I figure I’ve already paid about $72,000 in premiums. Now, in our late 70s, I’m trying to decide […] The post Ask an Advisor: Our Long-Term Care Insurance Now Costs $500 Per Month. We’re in Our Mid-70s and Have Paid $72k in Total. Should We Cancel Our Policies? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartA  ( 33 min )

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Before he became a controversial former president, Donald Trump was widely recognized for the wealth he gained in the real estate industry. But the story behind his billions is more intricate than it may appear. The Trump family’s journey into real estate success began with Trump’s father, Fred Trump. Fred Trump entered the construction business during a significant era in American history — the time of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, which aimed to boost residential construction thr  ( 33 min )

The team signed on with LPL’s unit catering to wirehouse breakaways.  ( 22 min )

The company makes money from licensing its chip architecture and other chip designs to semiconductor companies and hardware makers.  ( 22 min )

The electric truck start-up appointed Mary Chan to the position. She previously held roles at GM and Dell.  ( 22 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have yo-yoed since spiking to a 22-year high earlier this month. The latest 30-year average has jumped higher, but still sits lower than the peak.  ( 19 min )

Panos Panay is leaving Microsoft after 19 years with the company, as confirmed via an official tweet. He’s been operating as the chief product officer with Microsoft, heading up Windows development and the company’s Surface line. Rajesh Jha, Microsoft’s vice president of experience and devices, broke the news in an email to employees.  ( 32 min )

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If I give $50,000 in cash to a charity, does that lower my taxable adjusted gross income (AGI) by $50,000? So if my adjusted gross income was $100,000, and I gave $50,000 to charity, is my taxable income now $50,000? … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: Help Me Understand the Math. How Does Donating to Charity Reduce My Taxes? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 35 min )

In a shocking revelation, Indian edtech giant Byju's is accused of stashing $533 million in Camshaft Capital Fund, a relatively obscure hedge fund that once listed its primary business address at an IHOP in Miami. Putting the money at IHOP was brought to light by lenders attempting to recover the money. According to the lenders' lawsuit, Byju's reportedly transferred over $500 million last year to Camshaft Capital Fund, an investment entity set up by William C. Morton at age 23. Morton's fund re  ( 32 min )

Tesla's price cuts have hit its margins. The pain in earnings could be felt more deeply in 2024, according to Goldman Sachs.  ( 22 min )

Shares of chip designer Arm Holdings continued their retreat early Monday, following a red-hot start to trading last week. The shares were recently off 5% at roughly $57.70—having traded as high as $69 intraday in the wake of Thursday's IPO. [Arm priced at $51](https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing  ( 22 min )

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There are probably as many investing strategies as there are investors – but just because every investor will follow his own path and intuition, doesn’t mean that there can’t be some common themes. Whether it’s seeking out stocks with low share prices or solid growth potential, or following the market’s best dividend payers, some strategies come up over and over again. One of these common themes to is to follow the money, that is, to buy into cash-rich stocks. These will bring several advantages  ( 36 min )

Micron upgraded, PayPal downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls  ( 34 min )

Wall Street fixed its focus on an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting where the central bank will issue its next interest rate decision: stock market news today.  ( 32 min )

With oil investors and traders focused on an oil-price rally that has come close to $100 a barrel, some grades of crude oil are already trading above that milestone, highlighting an expectation of tight supply. The outright price of Nigerian crude Qua Iboe surpassed $100 a barrel on Monday, according to LSEG data. Malaysian crude Tapis reached $101.30 last week, said Bjarne Schieldrop, analyst at Swedish bank SEB, in a report.  ( 32 min )

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Investors seeking to generate income are turning their attention towards high-yielding dividend stocks as an alternative to bonds. Three companies that have been offering higher income yields than many high-quality fixed-income investments are Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI), Verizon (NYSE:VZ), and W.P. Carey. The dividends from these firms not only provide a steady income stream but are also projected to increase in the future.  ( 33 min )

Federal Reserve policy makers’ projections for inflation this year look as if they could be too high, while their GDP projections look too low.  ( 27 min )

Arm shares have fallen below their initial IPO pop but still trade well ahead of some analysts' valuation of the chip-design firm.  ( 22 min )

A debt exchange has bought the auto reseller "at least two years of breathing room to execute," Wedbush says,  ( 22 min )

The Federal Reserve's looming decision on interest rates, and the outlook for borrowing costs in the coming months, could be a key catalyst for cryptos.  ( 21 min )

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In the latest of many lawsuits against Kanye West (now Ye), the rapper allegedly told a staffer: “If you don't listen to me then you're an enemy”  ( 34 min )

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The company, whose U.S.-listed shares fell 1.2% on Monday, reported 11,315 deliveries for the first half of this year. VinFast's blockbuster debut on Wall Street in August saw its shares more than triple in value, but the company's small amount of publicly available shares has made the stock prone to volatility. VinFast was valued at $23 billion after special purpose acquisition company Black Spade Acquisition agreed to acquire the firm for $10 per share.  ( 32 min )

Most retirees are eligible, but some fall through the cracks due to a spotty work history or for other reasons.  ( 27 min )

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Central bank watchers expect the Fed this week to pause its rate hikes while still striking a 'stern, resolute tone' in the fight to cool inflation.  ( 33 min )

↘️ Societe Generale (FR: GLE): The French bank's shares fell more than 9% after it cut its [annual targets for revenue growth](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-09-18-2023/card/soci-t-g-n-rale-shares-sink-after-new-ceo-l  ( 23 min )

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Ford on Thursday said its labor costs are already 'significantly higher' than those of companies like Tesla and Toyota.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The European Central Bank and the Bank of England must keep raising interest rates to ward off the risk of causing “stagflation,” the prominent economist Nouriel Roubini warned.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeEurope Is Better Prepared If Trump Wins Again, Germany’s Baerbock SaysUS, Chinese Officials Meet in Malta in Bid to Keep Channels OpenThe World Is Struggling to Make  ( 31 min )

Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden faces yet another liquidity test with Monday's deadline to pay $15 million in interest linked to an offshore bond, after having dodged default at the last minute twice this month. Country Garden, whose financial woes have worsened the property sector outlook and spurred a raft of support measures from Beijing, will have a 30-day grace period to pay the coupon before it is considered in default. The coupon payment had not been received by late afternoon on Monday, said one holder of the bond tranche, who sought anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to media.  ( 33 min )

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Arm shares have fallen below their initial IPO pop but still trade well ahead of some analysts' valuation of the chip-design firm.  ( 22 min )

Cadence Bank CEO Dan Rollins calls the regional banking crisis from earlier this year "March madness." "We don't want an asset that doesn't come with a full wallet," Rollins said, referring to a trend since the crisis where banks want customers who want loans to also bring them their deposits. Rollins' southeastern regional bank is not alone.  ( 34 min )

Why even bother doing the fundamental analysis on big auto stocks? It's just not worth it at the moment.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The letters are stamped all over the hallways of Chicago’s giant skyscrapers and grand office buildings. DRW, IMC, CME, Cboe.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeEurope Is Better Prepared If Trump Wins Again, Germany’s Baerbock SaysUS, Chinese Officials Meet in Malta in Bid to Keep Channels OpenThese are some of the derivatives firms that collectively handle trillions of dolla  ( 36 min )

The United Auto Workers strike at three car plants was having a mixed reaction on auto stocks, while chip design company Arm holdings lost some of Friday's gains.  ( 22 min )

Société Générale’s new Chief Executive Officer Slavomir Krupa laid out Monday how he wants the French lender to be a “rock-solid and sustainable top tier European bank.” It was the first time Krupa—[a former investment-banking chief](https://www.wsj.com/articles/societe-generale-set-to-name-slawomi  ( 22 min )

The Federal Reserve's looming decision on interest rates, and the outlook for borrowing costs in the coming months, could be a key catalyst for cryptos.  ( 21 min )

Bitcoin traded just under $26,700 and ether exchanged hands at $1,630 as of Asian afternoon hours Monday, adding just 0.5% in the past 24 hours.  ( 32 min )

Wall Street’s analysts make their reputations by the quality of their stock notes, and some of them stand tall above their peers. The best analysts bring a sharp eye to the table, and a combination of solid knowledge and deep experience that lends credence to their stock calls. So, when those top analysts start selecting particular stocks as sound choices for investors, we should all take notice. And now, the Street’s top analyst, Truist’s Neal Dingmann, has been doing just that. Dingmann, an ex  ( 37 min )

Europe's first spot Bitcoin ETF ushers in an era where traditional finance and crypto are converging, setting the stage for digital assets to become mainstays in the economy.  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. announced plans to invest $2 billion in Turkey after a meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeUS, Chinese Officials Meet in Malta in Bid to Keep Channels OpenEurope Is Better Prepared If Trump Wins Again, Germany’s Baerbock SaysHouse Republicans Prepare to Turn US Government Shutdown Into Immigration ClashThe  ( 32 min )

"The current level of mortgage payments might be the new normal for the foreseeable future" says Buck Horne, director of equity research at Raymond James.  ( 33 min )

U.S. equities were poised to open with small gains on Monday, in a week likely to be dominated by the Federal Reserve's and other central banks' interest-rate decisions. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were up 16 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 futures gained 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were also  ( 12 min )

The euro is set to fall against the dollar up until year end before recovering next year, Metzler forecast, expecting the euro to end the year at $1.06 before rising to $1.07 and then $1.08 in the first and second quarters of 2024, respectively.  ( 25 min )

Lonza’s shares fell almost 7% on news the CEO would depart at the end of September, which RBC described as unexpected and was unlikely to provide the market with confidence heading into next month’s capital-markets day.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After a sharp stock rally this year on the back of resilient economic growth, investors now have a more negative outlook for risk assets in 2024, according to Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskHow Auto Executives Misread the UAW Ahead of Historic StrikeEurope Is Better Prepared If Trump Wins Again, Germany’s Baerbock SaysUS, Chinese Officials Meet in Malta in Bid to Keep Channels OpenHouse Republicans  ( 32 min )

SocGen has targeted a return on tangible equity of 9%-10% in 2026, and forecast lower average annual revenue growth for the 2022-2026 period, as it aims to streamline its portfolio and reduce oil-and-gas exposure.  ( 25 min )

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa), led by CEO Warren Buffett, has shown significant interest in tech giant Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its own company shares, according to the latest 13F filings and comments from the annual shareholder meeting. As of Monday this week, Apple reportedly accounted for 45.4% of Berkshire Hathaway's $354 billion investment portfolio, making it the clear top investment.  ( 32 min )

LONDON (Reuters) -Societe Generale's new CEO Slawomir Krupa pledged on Monday to cut costs to boost profits by 2026 amid stagnating sales, in his first strategic plan for France's third-biggest listed bank. Krupa, who took the reins of the bank in May, said he ambitioned to make SocGen a "rock solid" bank after years of lackluster performance, as he sought to set achievable goals in a challenging environment marked by slowing economic growth. SocGen said it would target a 9 to 10% return on tangible equity ratio (ROTE) in 2026, up from a reported 5.6% ROTE at the end of June.  ( 32 min )

Three celebrity promoters of the failed FTX cryptocurrency exchange have opted to settle a case which alleged they helped dupe investors.  ( 31 min )

Confidence in the gig economy combined with the success of advertising will help decide the grocery-delivery company's future as it goes public.  ( 32 min )

The global chip sector is stealing the spotlight from major central banks, after the world's top contract chipmaker raised concerns over demand, hitting share prices of semiconductor stocks. There's also a new worry over chip demand from automakers as simultaneous strikes at factories of Detroit firms General Motors, Ford and Chrysler parent Stellantis enters day four. Japan's Respect for the Aged holiday cushioned volatility in Asia and some signs of stability in Chinese markets after a swathe of policy measures have given pause to pessimism.  ( 32 min )

The push toward zero-cost exchange-traded funds nears the finish line.  ( 26 min )

Two years after Evergrande’s fall, distressed property giant Country Garden could create bigger problems.  ( 22 min )

The Indian rupee is expected to open slightly higher on Monday with expectations around intervention by the central bank offsetting concerns over elevated crude oil prices and a widening trade deficit. Non-deliverable forwards indicate rupee will open at around 83.10 to the U.S. dollar compared with 83.1850 in the previous session. It will be difficult for the dollar to take out its life time high due to Reserve Bank of India's presence, said Ritesh Bhansali, director at Mecklai Financial.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- India will see at least $30 billion raised annually through primary and secondary share sales in 2024 and in the years to come, as companies and their shareholders are more willing to tap the market for funding, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUS, Chinese Officials Meet in Malta in Bid to Keep Channels OpenHouse Republicans Prepare to Turn US Government Shutdown Into Immigration ClashThe World Is S  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Oil held near a 10-month high as OPEC+ supply cuts tightened the global market, with Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman due to address an industry conference on the kingdom’s crude policy and outlook.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselHouse Republicans Prepare to Turn US Government Shutdown Into Immigration ClashUS,  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The biggest debate for sell-side analysts covering Chinese equities these days centers around a $31 billion question: what is the outlook for XPeng Inc. The divide is sending shares on quite a roller-coaster ride.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUS, Chinese Officials Meet in Malta in Bid to Keep Channels OpenThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselHouse Republicans Pre  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese authorities detained some staff of China Evergrande Group’s money management business, a sign that the saga around the defaulted developer at the heart of the nation’s property crisis has entered a new phase involving the criminal justice system.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselHouse Republicans Prepare to Turn US Governm  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A benchmark of onshore Chinese equities fell to its lowest level this year as global funds continued to sell stocks despite nascent signs that the economy is stabilizing.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUS, Chinese Officials Meet in Malta in Bid to Keep Channels OpenThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselHouse Republicans Prepare to Turn US Government Shutdown Into Im  ( 7 min )

Shares of embattled developer China Evergrande Group plunged 25% on Monday after police detained some staff at its wealth management unit, suggesting a new investigation that could add to the property company's woes. The stock was down 25% at HK$0.465 in early morning trade, the lowest in two weeks. (Reporting By Donny Kwok, Editing by Anne Marie Roantree and Muralikumar Anantharaman)  ( 31 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. partner Foxconn Technology Group plans to double its investment and employment in India, highlighting an accelerating manufacturing shift away from China as Washington-Beijing tensions grow.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUS, Chinese Officials Meet in Malta in Bid to Keep Channels OpenThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselHouse Republicans Prepare to Turn  ( 32 min )

An immediate annuity is an insurance product that provides guaranteed income: You give an insurer a chunk of money, and the company gives you a stream of payments that can last for life. Now may be a good time for retirees to buy an immediate annuity, since payouts are the highest they’ve been in a decade, says Rob Williams, managing director of wealth management at Charles Schwab.  ( 33 min )

Bitcoin dipped on Monday morning in Asia to trade at around US$26,500. Ether also moved lower but held the US$1,600 support level.  ( 32 min )

Oil prices were higher in early Asian trade amid supply tightness and better demand outlook.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Ligaya Kelly worries her pet boarding facility on the outskirts of Los Angeles won’t survive the winter if loan costs keep rising. Economist Diana Mousina says she’ll have to sell her Sydney investment property if interest rates remain higher. John Stanyer has cut back plans for his holiday park in the north of England after his mortgage repayments almost tripled.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After T  ( 35 min )

Oil prices inched higher on Monday, buoyed by forecasts of a widening supply deficit in the fourth quarter after Saudi Arabia and Russia extended cuts and on optimism of a demand recovery in China, the world's top crude importer. Brent crude futures rose 5 cents, or 0.1%, to $93.98 a barrel by 0027 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $90.92 a barrel, up 15 cents, or 0.2%. "China's stimulus policy, resilient U.S. economic data, and OPEC+’s ongoing output cuts are the bullish factors that support the oil market's upside movement," CMC Markets analyst Tina Teng said, referring to a reserve ratio cut by China's central bank last week to boost liquidity and support its economy.  ( 32 min )

The U.S. dollar and most major currencies were flatlining in early trades on Monday, barring a blip in sterling, as a Japanese holiday and a bunch of upcoming central bank meetings sucked the air out of markets. The Bank of Japan's policy meeting on Friday is the highlight of the week in Asia, after Governor Kazuo Ueda stoked speculation of an imminent move away from ultra-loose policy. In a week packed with central bank meetings, decisions are also due from the U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday and Bank of England on Thursday.  ( 33 min )

34.000 mensen hebben dit jaar niet op tijd belastingaangifte gedaan. Een deel van hen riskeert een boete van 385 euro, die kan oplopen tot 5.500 euro.  ( 4 min )

De FNV zet het komende cao-seizoen in op een loonsverhoging van 5 tot 14 procent. De vakbond wil dat werknemers over de hele linie worden gecompenseerd voor het verlies aan koopkracht door de hoge inflatie.  ( 3 min )

Het aantal aanvragen voor energiesteun voor huishoudens met een blokaansluiting is kleiner dan verwacht. Mede daarom is de aanvraagtermijn met een maand verlengd. Dat meldt demissionair minister Rob Jetten (Klimaat en Energie) aan de Tweede Kamer.  ( 4 min )

Net als bij voorgaande rondes, was ook maandagochtend het STAP-budget van 10 miljoen euro razendsnel vergeven. Het opleidingspotje van de overheid was binnen twee uur leeg.  ( 3 min )

De problemen van het noodlijdende Evergrande zijn nog groter geworden. Een deel van het personeel van de vermogensbeheertak is opgepakt door de Chinese politie. Om hoeveel mensen het gaat en wat de aanklachten zijn, is niet bekendgemaakt.  ( 3 min )

Bob van Dijk stopt als topman bij techinvesteerder Prosus. Hij is in 2019 aangesteld als CEO bij het Zuid-Afrikaanse bedrijf, dat is genoteerd aan de Amsterdamse beurs. De reden voor het vertrek noemt Prosus niet.  ( 3 min )

Het loket voor het STAP-budget gaat vandaag om 10.00 uur open. Iedereen kan de subsidie van 1.000 euro aanvragen. Dit keer wordt er wel strenger gekeken naar de opleiding waar je het geld voor wil gebruiken.  ( 3 min )

Het Nederlandse C2000-communicatienetwerk voor de politie en andere hulpdiensten wordt al bijna twintig jaar geteisterd door problemen en storingen. België gebruikt een vergelijkbaar netwerk, maar daar spelen deze problemen niet. Wat kunnen wij van onze zuiderburen leren?  ( 9 min )

Het Nederlandse C2000-communicatienetwerk voor de politie en andere hulpdiensten wordt al bijna twintig jaar geteisterd door problemen en storingen. België gebruikt een vergelijkbaar netwerk, maar daar spelen deze problemen niet. Wat kunnen wij van onze zuiderburen leren?  ( 8 min )

Het Nederlandse C2000-communicatienetwerk voor de politie en andere hulpdiensten wordt al bijna twintig jaar geteisterd door problemen en storingen. België gebruikt een vergelijkbaar netwerk, maar daar spelen deze problemen niet. Wat kunnen wij van onze zuiderburen leren?  ( 8 min )

Savers are missing out on interest payments after new figures revealed a third of bank customers keep their cash in current accounts.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- For currency speculators around the world, the trade has long been a no-brainer: simply borrow yen, which costs nothing because of sub-zero interest rates in Japan, and then park the money anywhere yields are higher, earning a tidy profit from the difference.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselHouse Republicans Prepare to Turn US Go  ( 34 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian equities look set to open lower following tech-led declines on Wall Street Friday as investors look ahead to a week that includes Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings. Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselHouse Republicans Prepare to Turn US Government Shutdown Into Immigration ClashUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling  ( 33 min )

Comparing offers between the UAW and the Detroit-Three auto makers isn't easy. The two sides might not be as far apart as people assume.  ( 22 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve policymakers’ updated forecasts for their benchmark interest rate, due Wednesday, are looming as a key potential decider for a US Treasuries market at risk of a third straight year of losses.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling to Get Kids Into HarvardHouse Republicans Prepare to  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s state-controlled oil company Petrobras must settle a dispute involving billions of reais in back taxes with the federal government to show it has a duty to the country and not only to its private investors, according to the nation’s energy minister. Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling  ( 34 min )

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Some banks said this past week that they are are noticing a divergence between the two ends of their customer base, with lower income feeling more pain on several fronts.  ( 34 min )

FT-Booth survey finds majority of economists think central bank has more work to do to lower inflation  ( 6 min )

Investing.com -- Here is your weekly Pro Recap of the past week's biggest headlines in the electric vehicle space: BMW electrifies Mini; Tesla on the cusp of a breakthrough; and UAW strikes back.  ( 33 min )

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The list of union demands is long and expensive, but getting a deal might be closer at hand than it appears if automakers offer certain things.  ( 38 min )

It was the latest casualty in a beaten down real estate tech sector. Of course, at that time, it was a very different housing market. Interest rates were still relatively low and while markets were tight, people were still buying homes.  ( 34 min )

An IRA transfer refers to the movement of tax-deferred money that is not required to be reported to the IRS on your tax return. This typically occurs when you complete a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer between two similar types of retirement accounts. (Sometimes an IRA transfer is referred to as a “non-reportable IRA rollover, but such […] The post IRA Rollovers vs. Transfers: Reportable and ‘Non-Reportable’ appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 34 min )

Understanding the concept of return on investment (ROI) is the first step to possibly generating a 10%+ return. Keep in mind, however, that a 10%+ ROI is not a guaranteed result. ROI is a financial metric widely used to measure the possibility of gaining a return from an investment based on its past performance. It is […] The post How to Get a 10% Return on Investment (ROI) appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

A Federal Reserve meeting awaits investors as debate over whether the Fed is done hiking interest rates heats up.  ( 34 min )

A Federal Reserve meeting awaits investors as debate over whether the Fed is done hiking interest rates heats up.  ( 34 min )

It’s been a central argument for the United Auto Workers union: If Detroit's three automakers raised CEO pay by 40% over the past four years, workers should get similar raises. UAW President Shawn Fain has repeatedly cited the figure, contrasting it with the 6% pay raises autoworkers have received since their last contract in 2019. The UAW has since lowered its demand to a 36% wage increase but the two sides remain far apart in contract talks, triggering a strike.  ( 36 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Faced with only limited signs of a slowdown in US demand despite more than five percentage points of interest-rate hikes, logic would say the Federal Reserve needs to do more.Most Read from BloombergWall Street Comes to Grips With How Wrong It’s Been in 2023MGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling to Get Kids Into HarvardThe World Is Struggling to Make Enough DieselBillionaire Case Bets on Superfast Jet, AI Beyond Silicon Va  ( 33 min )

Agricultural giant Bayer has dominated for years, but Corteva has taken the lead.  ( 25 min )

It should come as no surprise that commercial bankruptcy filings are up but the bigger picture tells a different story  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With the final quarter of 2023 approaching, one winning strategy in emerging markets is becoming clearer: buying shares in smaller companies.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling to Get Kids Into HarvardBillionaire Case Bets on Superfast Jet, AI Beyond Silicon ValleyCanada Postpones Trade Mission to India With Tensions On RiseErdogan Says Turkey, EU May ‘Part Ways’ After Critical ReportThe trade ha  ( 33 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stock-market strategists who were largely wrong about this year’s rally are finally starting to come to face their mistake, raising year-end targets for the S&P 500 Index.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling to Get Kids Into HarvardBillionaire Case Bets on Superfast Jet, AI Beyond Silicon ValleyCanada Postpones Trade Mission to India With Tensions On RiseErdogan Says Turkey, EU May ‘Part Ways’ Aft  ( 34 min )

Bank of Montreal (BMO) is winding down its retail auto finance business and shifting focus to other areas in a move that will result unspecified number of job losses, Canada's third largest bank said on Saturday. The move, applicable in Canada and the United States, comes after BMO's bad debt provisions in retail trade surged to C$81 million ($60 million) in the quarter ended July 31 compared with a recovery of C$9 million a year ago, in a sign of growing stress consumers face from a rapid rise in borrowing costs. "By winding down the indirect retail auto finance business, we have the ability to focus our resources on areas where we believe our competitive positioning is strongest," BMO said in a statement to Reuters.  ( 31 min )

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Apple's Vision Pro headset is set to unleash the potential of similar products and benefit smaller players in the industry, according to the founder and chairman of a Chinese extended-reality (XR) start-up, which has been working on related technology for over a decade. "Sixteen years ago, when I was still a programmer and decided to start my own business, most people didn't know that the virtual-reality (VR) industry existed," said Denny Zhou Qinghui of Shanghai Graphic Design Information Co (G  ( 34 min )

Technology stocks have powered the 2023 market rally—and become increasingly expensive in the process.  ( 26 min )

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British supplier of designs for chips, long seen as the industry’s Switzerland, is challenged with growing beyond its dominance in mobile phones without upsetting existing customers.  ( 28 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A 36-hour rush of global monetary decisions may set the tone for the rest of the year as the world adjusts to a US push to keep interest rates high.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling to Get Kids Into HarvardBillionaire Case Bets on Superfast Jet, AI Beyond Silicon ValleyCanada Postpones Trade Mission to India With Tensions On RiseDisney Talks on ABC Sale Heat Up as Byron Allen Makes OfferStartin  ( 36 min )

Police in southern China have detained some staff at China Evergrande Group's wealth management unit, suggesting a new investigation that could add to the property giant's woes. "Recently, public security organs took criminal compulsory measures against Du and other suspected criminals at Evergrande Financial Wealth Management Co.," Shenzhen city police said in a social media statement on Saturday night. During protests by disgruntled investors at Evergrande's Shenzhen headquarters in 2021, Du Liang was identified by staff as general manager and legal representative of Evergrande's wealth management division.  ( 32 min )

Help-wanted advertisements in New York will have to disclose proposed pay rates after a statewide salary transparency law goes into effect on Sunday, part of growing state and city efforts to give women and people of color a tool to advocate for equal pay for equal work. Employers with at least four workers will be required to disclose salary ranges for any job advertised externally to the public or internally to workers interested in a promotion or transfer. Pay transparency, supporters say, will prevent employers from offering some job candidates less or more money based on age, gender, race or other factors not related to their skills.  ( 32 min )

Chief executive who made bold moves during pandemic is facing fresh economic upheaval  ( 6 min )

The resumption of the payments will leave some U.S. consumers squeezed and some of the nation’s largest retailers fearing a spending slowdown.  ( 23 min )

Measuring the success of your investment solely on the portfolio return may leave you open to risk. Learn how to evaluate your investment return.  ( 25 min )

Learn about the concept of human capital, how it was developed, and why it is important for businesses to protect their human capital.  ( 22 min )

Health care sharing ministries (HCSMs) are getting attention—not all of it good—as an alternative to traditional health insurance as healthcare costs soar.  ( 22 min )

Human capital affects economic growth and can help to develop an economy by expanding the knowledge and skills of its people. Learn more about how it works.  ( 23 min )

Wall Street is just one little street in lower Manhattan, but both empirically and symbolically, it continues to make the world go round.  ( 26 min )

In the field of insurance, an experience rating is the amount of loss that an insured party experiences compared to the amount of loss that similar insured parties experience.  ( 19 min )

The African Development Bank (ADB) is a financial institution that enables economic and social development throughout the continent.  ( 23 min )

Learn how the working capital turnover ratio turns negative as a result of a company's negative working capital when current liabilities exceed current assets.  ( 17 min )

Credit easing is used to relieve a market going through turmoil. Credit easing happens when central banks purchase private assets such as corporate bonds.  ( 24 min )

A third-party administrator provides operational services such as claims processing and employee benefits management under contract to another company.  ( 23 min )

The Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 was a law for the largest tax cut in American history. Much of it was reversed a year later.  ( 19 min )

The Asian Currency Unit (ACU) was a proposed a basket of Asian currencies, similar to the European Currency Unit, which was the precursor to the euro.  ( 19 min )

Money is becoming more vulnerable to debit card fraud by criminals and hackers. There are nine easy ways to protect individual finances.  ( 23 min )

Pigou effect is a term in economics referring to the relationship between consumption, wealth, employment, and output during periods of deflation.  ( 23 min )

Income inequality has a long history in the U.S. Review the major events and government policies that have impacted the nation’s income distribution.  ( 28 min )

MiFID is a European Union law that standardizes investment services regulations across all European Economic Area member states.  ( 22 min )

A detailed definition of what a branded title is and how it differs from other types of salvage titles.  ( 23 min )

The conglomerate boom occurred in the period following WWII when many businesses had the money and resources to chase economies of scale.  ( 20 min )

In this article, we'll show you how to read the GNP map and how it's still a useful tool in measuring a nation's economic development and overall demand.  ( 24 min )

Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance covers a business against claims of property damage, bodily injury, libel, slander, or false advertising. Learn more.  ( 22 min )

The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance brings together start-ups and Fortune 500 companies to work on Ethereum as an enterprise-grade technology.  ( 20 min )

A statutory stock option is a type of tax-advantaged employee stock option offered to employees by employers.  ( 23 min )

Students with Perkins loans may be eligible for deferment, cancellation, discharge, or one of four income-driven repayment plans.  ( 26 min )

The student loan system is in desperate need of reform as graduates struggle to find work and pay off their student loans. Learn about changes that can help.  ( 25 min )

Dive into the world of economics by learning the key differences between macroeconomics and finance. These ideas help investors make good choices.  ( 18 min )

A rainmaker is an individual who is capable of bringing a substantial amount of new business to a company, usually by attracting affluent clients.  ( 19 min )

A sin tax is a tax on goods and services deemed harmful to society, such as tobacco, alcohol, and gambling. Read how much states make from sin taxes.  ( 28 min )

An appraiser is a professional with the knowledge and expertise necessary to estimate the value of an asset.  ( 20 min )

Pork barrel legislation refers to politicians trading favors with constituents or special interest groups in exchange for political support.  ( 23 min )

Smart contract dispute resolution is resolving disputes that occur when blockchain technology is involved in a transaction and a smart contract is executed.  ( 21 min )

China began its relationship with cryptocurrency in 2013. The country's exchanges accounted for the majority of Bitcoin trading before it was banned in 2021.  ( 21 min )

A K-shaped recovery is an economic recovery in which the performance of different parts of the economy can diverge widely.  ( 24 min )

Learn the difference between barter and currency systems in the trade of goods and services and why currency systems are preferred over bartering.  ( 23 min )

Learn about President Biden's proposals on healthcare, taxes, student debt, workers' rights, industry, infrastructure, and climate change.  ( 30 min )

Government assistance programs are in great demand when there is high unemployment or low wages. Learn what’s available, how to qualify, and where to apply.  ( 43 min )

These inventions in the fields of finance, healthcare, technology, food, and energy have greatly improved our standard of living.  ( 23 min )

Signs are trickling in that China's economy and financial markets may be stirring after a sharp downturn, but these events may not be enough to stabilize China’s economy.  ( 19 min )

China's real aim in targeting Apple and iPhones isn't about national security or economics, analysts said. It's about stoking nationalistic fervor.  ( 19 min )

The social license to operate (SLO) refers to the ongoing acceptance of a company's standard business practices.  ( 19 min )

Market access refers to the ability of a company or country to sell goods and services across borders.  ( 19 min )

Discover the significance of capital expenditures and learn what types of businesses or industries have the largest capital expenditures.  ( 21 min )

Understand what private wealth management is from the perspective of both the private client and the private wealth manager.  ( 24 min )

Measuring the success of your investment solely on the portfolio return may leave you open to risk. Learn how to evaluate your investment return.  ( 25 min )

Stagevergoedingen in Nederland lopen sterk uiteen. Waar de ene student voor een stage 700 euro per maand ontvangt, krijgt een andere stagiair helemaal niets. In 2022 heeft 44 procent van de studenten geen stagevergoeding ontvangen.  ( 4 min )

Het is onwaarschijnlijk dat de Europese Centrale Bank (ECB) begin volgend jaar de rente gaat verlagen. Dat zei Martins Kazaks, president van de centrale bank van Letland en ECB-bestuurder, op een conferentie in het Spaanse Santiago de Compostella.  ( 4 min )

Opnieuw zijn er stakingen bij de Australische fabrieken van Chevron die vloeibaar aardgas (lng) produceren. De fabrieken in Australië zijn goed voor ongeveer 7 procent van de wereldwijde leveringen van lng.  ( 3 min )

De verkoop van champagne is wat aan het inzakken na een sterke stijging in de coronaperiode. Dat zegt de topman van de champagne- en wijnendivisie van het Franse luxebedrijf LVMH, eigenaar van champagnemerken als Moët & Chandon en Dom Pérignon.  ( 3 min )

Stagevergoedingen in Nederland lopen sterk uiteen. Waar de ene student voor een stage 700 euro per maand ontvangt, krijgt een andere stagiair helemaal niets. In 2022 heeft 44 procent van de studenten geen stagevergoeding ontvangen.  ( 4 min )

De verkoop van champagne is wat aan het inzakken, na een sterke stijging in de coronaperiode. Dat zegt de topman van de champagne- en wijnendivisie van het Franse luxebedrijf LVMH, dat eigenaar is van champagnemerken als Moët & Chandon en Dom Pérignon.  ( 3 min )

Mensen met een modaal inkomen komen steeds verder in de knel. Door de hoge energieprijzen en duurdere boodschappen kunnen ze nauwelijks rondkomen. Ondertussen blijven de lonen achter. Veel middeninkomens moeten daarom noodgedwongen hun uitgavenpatroon aanpassen.  ( 5 min )

Joining a group of like-minded people is a great way to explore investing without laying out large sums of money.  ( 23 min )

The taxes on foreign exchange trades can be substantially lower than the capital gains rate on stock trades. Here's how to file.  ( 22 min )

The Stability and Growth Pact is a set of fiscal rules designed to prevent countries in the European Union from spending beyond their means.  ( 21 min )

Learn the typical debt-to-equity (D/E) ratios for companies in the real estate sector and discover how this measure of financial health determines leverage.  ( 22 min )

Leading the daily fantasy sports industry, DraftKings and FanDuel are supported primarily by advertising, entry fees, media companies, and sports leagues. Learn more.  ( 25 min )

The low capital outlay necessary, risk management tools available, and tax benefits make spread betting a compelling opportunity for speculators.  ( 23 min )

From the Japanese bubble to overseas manufacturing, violent swings in exchange rates and the value of the yen have affected the Japanese economy.  ( 24 min )

A prediction market is a type of market where contracts that are contingent on the occurrence of events in the future can be traded.  ( 23 min )

Find out why bank stocks usually trade below book value and learn how trading activities increase a bank's risk exposure and affect its valuation.  ( 22 min )

Robert J. Aumann is a mathematician and economist famous for his work on game theory, who won the 2005 Nobel Prize in Economics.  ( 23 min )

Explore whether the substitution effect is positive or negative for consumers as well as for retailers, manufacturers and other companies that sell products.  ( 19 min )

The company that some Americans still call Chrysler is now part of Stellantis NV, based in the Netherlands. Stellantis reported excellent profits in 2023.  ( 22 min )

Thanks to a loophole known as a backdoor Roth IRA, high-income earners can make indirect contributions to Roth IRAs.  ( 26 min )

Discover how a backdoor Roth IRA works, how to set one up, the rules to follow, and when a backdoor IRA might not be right for you.  ( 25 min )

Members of the U.S. military are eligible for financial help to pay for college during school, while serving, and after they complete their service.  ( 27 min )

Netflix shares fell more than 10% this week, but seemed to have little effect on popular ETFs with exposure to the company.  ( 17 min )

Specialty coffee roaster Farmer Brothers missed profit expectations for the quarter ended June 30, as slowing sales growth and persistently high coffee prices weighed on profitability.  ( 18 min )

Lionel Messi is gold for the U.S. economy, as his move to Major League Soccer could generate $256 million in league revenue, drive hundreds of thousands of subscriptions to Apple, and even press South Florida real estate values higher.  ( 19 min )

Read about the concept of utility in microeconomics, and learn why economists disagree about its usefulness in the analysis of actions.  ( 27 min )

Here is how much each U.S. president contributed to the U.S. national debt, both by percentage and in dollar amounts.  ( 28 min )

Clients love planners who sell securities, but a securities license takes a lot of work. Learn if the stress and study are worth it.  ( 23 min )

The United Auto Workers said Saturday it had “reasonably productive conversations” with Ford, as its limited strike against the Big 3 automakers carried into a second day. The union is trying to reach a deal with not only Ford but also General Motors and Stellantis for better pay in an era of big profits for the industry, which is trying to transition from gasoline-powered engines to electric vehicles. Stellantis on Saturday also gave details about its most recent offer to the union, which brought its wage proposal roughly in line with its competitors.  ( 33 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Amid signs the bond market has bought into the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for longer, a cohort of investors is placing bets on the economy hitting a wall — and a sharp policy reversal in short order.Most Read from BloombergUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling to Get Kids Into HarvardMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskDisney Talks on ABC Sale Heat Up as Byron Allen Makes OfferCanada Postpones Trade Mission to India With Tensions On RiseA  ( 33 min )

"On November, we think that further labor market rebalancing, better news on inflation, and the likely upcoming Q4 growth pothole will convince more participants that the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) can forgo a final hike this year, as we think it ultimately will," the investment bank's strategists wrote in a report. Goldman’s strategists, however, wrote that they expect the Fed's "dot plot," which reflects policymakers' interest rate projections and will be updated on Wednesday, to show "a narrow 10-9 majority still penciling in one more hike, if only to preserve flexibility for now," they wrote.  ( 32 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Fixed-income investors that are “risk on” are benefiting from the global economy’s ongoing resilience, fueling appetite for leveraged loans in particular. Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling to Get Kids Into HarvardBillionaire Case Bets on Superfast Jet, AI Beyond Silicon ValleyCanada Postpones Trade Mission to India With Tensions On RiseErdogan Says Turkey, EU May ‘Part Ways’ After Critical Repo  ( 33 min )

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Find out why bank stocks usually trade below book value and learn how trading activities increase a bank's risk exposure and affect its valuation.  ( 22 min )

Tuesday brought exciting news for the StartEngine platform. During a webinar led by StartEngine CEO Howard Marks, the equity crowdfunding platform unveiled its latest initiative: StartEngine Private. The new venture aims to create a dedicated space for accredited investors to invest in some of the nation's top venture-backed startups. While there's much anticipation surrounding which companies will be part of the StartEngine Private portfolio, familiar names are expected to be among them. Specul  ( 32 min )

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Talks between the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three automakers resumed on Saturday, a day after the union began its first simultaneous strikes at three U.S. auto plants. The four-year labor deal between the union and General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis expired at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday. Stellantis said on Saturday it has hiked its offer, proposing cumulative raises of nearly 21% over a four-and-a-half-year contract term, including an immediate 10% hike.  ( 32 min )

Discover how a backdoor Roth IRA works, how to set one up, the rules to follow, and when a backdoor IRA might not be right for you.  ( 25 min )

Half of US job postings in August advertised at least some employer-provided salary information, according to a new report by the job board Indeed.  ( 34 min )

Netflix shares fell more than 10% this week, but seemed to have little effect on popular ETFs with exposure to the company.  ( 19 min )

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SEC penalties for technical violations have exploded, prompting the high-speed trader Virtu to litigate rather than pay.  ( 25 min )

Investors are worried that the postpandemic travel surge will fade.  ( 25 min )

In California, nearly 1 million fast food and healthcare workers are set to get a major raise after a deal was announced earlier this week.  ( 32 min )

Gasoline is rising. But some relief is around the corner for drivers, as the less costly winter-grade gasoline is introduced soon.  ( 33 min )

When you first go on Medicare, insurance companies must sell you supplemental coverage no matter how poor your health. The window closes.  ( 22 min )

The lawsuit, which also targets BP and ConocoPhillips, alleges the energy giants' actions have caused tens of billions of dollars in damage and accuses them of deceiving the public, the report said, citing a filing in a superior court in San Francisco. The American Petroleum Institute, an industry trade group, has also been listed as a defendant in the case, the report said, adding that California has sought the creation of an abatement fund to pay for future damages caused by climate related disasters in the state.  ( 32 min )

Horns blare in support of strikers outside the carmakers’ plant in Wayne, Michigan, as union members attack ‘corporate greed’  ( 34 min )

SoftBank is looking for deals in artificial intelligence, including a potential investment in OpenAI, after the blockbuster listing of its Arm unit, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. SoftBank's founder and chief executive, Masayoshi Son, is looking to invest tens of billions of dollars in AI , the newspaper said, citing two people familiar with Son's thinking. SoftBank is also looking at a range of alternatives to OpenAI, including a preliminary approach to buy Graphcore, a UK-based AI chipmaker, the report added.  ( 31 min )

Where you keep your money matters. When it comes to retirement taxes, there are two main issues to consider: account type and asset class. Account type is where you keep your investments, such as an IRA, a 401(k) or a taxable account. Asset class refers to the type of investments you own, like stocks and […] The post Where You Keep Your Investments Can Help You Save Big on Taxes in Retirement appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 33 min )

Japan's SoftBank is looking for deals in artificial intelligence, including a potential investment in OpenAI, after the blockbuster listing of its Arm unit, the Financial Times reported on Saturday. SoftBank's founder and chief executive, Masayoshi Son, is looking to invest tens of billions of dollars in AI after completing Arm's initial public offering, the newspaper said, citing two people familiar with the matter.  ( 30 min )

Angola's interest payments to external creditors, mostly Chinese, doubled from US$775 million in the first quarter of this year to US$1.57 billion in the second quarter as the three-year debt moratorium with Chinese creditors ended. The rise was the highest since at least the first quarter of 2012, according to data released by the African nation's central bank, Banco Nacional de Angola (BNA). But the higher interest payments were partly offset by a fall of the deficit in service trade to a two-  ( 34 min )

The grocery-delivery company is set to deliver significant paper losses to many of the private investors who piled on late.  ( 27 min )

Software engineer Jacky Jia has been paying more attention than usual to his stocks portfolio since China launched a torrent of measures aimed at boosting the beleaguered market in recent weeks. Regulators have slashed the stamp duty on transactions, restricted divestments by major shareholders and taken tighter control of approving new share offerings in a string of actions that have taken the immediate sting out of the sell-offs that have roiled the onshore market. Having banked a reasonable r  ( 37 min )

(Bloomberg) -- After several days of chaos, BP Plc is ending the week without a permanent leader and with significant doubts over its strategy.Most Read from BloombergMGM Resorts Hackers Broke In After Tricking IT Service DeskUltra-Rich Buy Ultra-Luxury Counseling to Get Kids Into HarvardBillionaire Case Bets on Superfast Jet, AI Beyond Silicon ValleyCanada Postpones Trade Mission to India With Tensions On RiseDisney Talks on ABC Sale Heat Up as Byron Allen Makes OfferThe shock resignation of Ch  ( 34 min )

At a recent talk I gave to a company in California, I asked the audience how many of them had ever been asked about their relationship history in a professional capacity. Not a hand went up.  ( 33 min )

The app at the center of meme-stock frenzy now wants your retirement money.  ( 23 min )